The Colorado Rockies (51-67) continue their 3-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (64-51) Wednesday with the 1st pitch from Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 2-2
The Rockies have lost 3 games in a row after losing 2 of 3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks and dropping Tuesday’s game to the Cardinals 5-4 in walk-off fashion. They lead the league in team batting average (.263), but they’re giving up more runs per game (5.01) than all but 2 other teams.
The Cardinals are winners of 11 of their last 14 games, vaulting to 1st place in the NL Central, 2 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers. They took 2 of 3 from the Brewers in their last series, bouncing back from dropping 2 of 3 to the Rockies the series prior.
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Rockies at Cardinals projected starters
RHP German Marquez vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery
Marquez (6-9, 5.08 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 127 2/3 IP.
- He’s lowered his ERA by almost a full run in his last 6 starts, allowing just 13 ER in 37 2/3 IP
- Has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 5 of his last 6 starts and has pitched at least 6 innings in each of his last 6 starts.
Montgomery (5-3, 3.37 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 125 2/3 IP.
- Since being traded to the Cardinals, he’s been lights out. In 2 starts, he’s allowed 0 runs in 11 IP, giving up just 6 H and striking out 9
- Has won both of his starts with the Cardinals despite getting very little run support (4 total runs)
Rockies at Cardinals odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Rockies +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Cardinals -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-140) | Cardinals -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)
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Rockies at Cardinals picks and predictions
Prediction
Cardinals 6, Rockies 5
Money line
The Cardinals should keep things rolling against the Rockies Wednesday night, being at home with a solid starter on the mound. They’re 11-3 in their last 14 games, but the money line just isn’t attractive enough to bet.
I would PASS on the ML.
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Run line/Against the spread
In 4 games against the Cardinals this season, the Rockies have covered the spread 3 times – including in Tuesday’s 5-4 loss. Montgomery isn’t a high-volume strikeout pitcher and the Rockies do a good job of making contact and getting on base, so I like their chances Wednesday.
Bet the ROCKIES +1.5 (-140).
Over/Under
It’s somewhat surprising to see the Over/Under set at only 7.5 runs, especially with Marquez on the mound. While he’s been trending in the right direction, both of these teams rank in the top 10 in runs scored.
I like the OVER 7.5 (+105), especially since it’s at plus money.
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