The Colorado Rockies (25-31) and Arizona Diamondbacks (22-34) kick off their final series of the season with a Friday doubleheader. The first game starts with a first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Below, we analyze the Rockies-Diamondbacks MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Rockies at Diamondbacks: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Antonio Senzatela vs. RHP Zac Gallen
Senzatela: 5-2, 3.13 ERA, 39 K, 69 IP, 11 starts
- He is 2-1 in his last five starts with a 2.20 ERA.
- He is 2-3 with a 4.60 ERA in 8 career games (4 starts) at Chase Field.
Gallen: 2-2, 3.00 ERA, 72 K, 66 IP, 11 starts
- Gallen allowed two runs in seven innings in his only start this season against the Rockies this year.
- He allowed one run in six innings in his last start (Sept. 18 at Houston Astros).
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Rockies at Diamondbacks: Key injuries
(Get the latest injury news here.)
Rockies
- 3B Nolan Arenado (shoulder) out
- OF David Dahl (shoulder) out
- SS Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) out
Diamondbacks
- 3B Josh Rojas (back) out
Rockies at Diamondbacks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:20 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 5
Money line (ML)
The Diamondbacks (-176) have won two in a row and have suddenly been hitting the ball, and they have their ace on the mound for Game 1. The Rockies (+155) have a run differential that is 30 runs worse than the Diamondbacks. Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-176).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Diamondbacks are favored at -1.5 (+135) over the Rockies +1.5 (-162) Both teams have similar against the spread records. Colorado is 28-28 and Arizona is 27-29, but the Rockies are 17-9 ATS on the road. Take the ROCKIES +1.5 (-162) to either win outright or lose by just one run.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is very low at 6 runs for this seven-inning game. While Gallen has been very good this season, his starts have gone Over in 10 of 11. Take the OVER 6 (-110).
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