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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (38-68) and San Francisco Giants (52-55) close out a 4-game series Sunday. First pitch from Oracle Park is at 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 9-3

The Rockies have lost all 3 games of the series so far and 4 of their last 5. They were shut out 5-0 Saturday and held to only 4 hits.

The Giants hope to tie their longest winning streak of the season to close out the series. They have had two 4-game winning streaks this year. They have won 4 of their last 5 after losing 4 of 5 post-All-Star break.

Rockies at Giants projected starters

LHP Austin Gomber vs. RHP Jordan Hicks

Gomber (2-6, 4.70 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 105 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 9-8 home win over Boston Red Sox Monday
  • Career vs. Giants: 2-4, 7.27 ERA (34 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.50 WHIP, 6.0 K/9 in 8 apperances (6 starts)

Hicks (4-7, 4.01 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 98 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 5 BB, 7 K in 5-2 road defeat to Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday
  • Is 0-3 with 8.31 ERA in 3 July starts
  • Giants are 0-5 in his last 5 starts
  • Career vs. Rockies: 3-1, 4.08 ERA (17 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.42 WHIP, 5.6 K/9 in 9 appearances (2 starts)

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Rockies at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:39 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Giants -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Giants -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockies 7, Giants 3

Moneyline

The ROCKIES (+155) are winless this season at Oracle Park and 14-39 on the road, the worst mark in the National League.

But the Giants have lost Hicks’ last 5 starts and haven’t scored more than 3 runs in his last 4 outings. Hicks has allowed 3 or more runs in 5 straight starts and has not pitched more than 5 innings.

The Rockies have won 3 of Gomber’s last 4 starts.

The Giants have not swept a 4-game series this season and have only won 4 straight games twice; their last 4-game win streak was May 22-25.

BET ROCKIES (+155).

Run line/Against the spread

There is no need to bet the Rockies on the run line. Ten of their last 12 losses have been by multiple runs. If they don’t pull the outright upset, they won’t likely cover.

PASS.

Over/Under

Six of the Giants’ last 9 games have not gone over 8 runs.

Five of the Rockies’ last 8 have not surpassed 8.

But 6 of Gomber’s last 8 starts have had 9 or more total runs.

BET OVER 8 (-105).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at an Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (38-65) open a 4-game road series against the San Francisco Giants (49-55) Friday night. First pitch from Oracle Park is at 10:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 6-3

The Rockies finished a 4-2 homestand after the All-Star break and started things off winning 2 out of 3 games against the Giants in Denver. They are coming off a series win over the Boston Red Sox, beating them 20-7 on Wednesday in the finale. The Over (10.5) obviously cashed in.

The Giants return home after going 2-5 on their 7-game road trip after the All-Star break. They lost 3 of 4 to the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing the finale on Thursday 6-4 with the Over (8) cashing in.

Rockies at Giants projected starters

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. LHP Kyle Harrison

Freeland (2-3, 5.63 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 48 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 4-3 home win over the Giants on Saturday
  • Rockies 4-0 in his last 4 starts
  • Is 2-0 with 1.95 ERA in 5 starts since returning from elbow injury
  • Is 8-6 with 3.89 ERA in 23 career starts vs. Giants

Harrison (5-4, 3.86 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 91 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 BB, 6 K in 7-3 road loss to Rockies last Friday
  • Allowed only 1 run in last 10 1/3 IP
  • Is 2-0 with 2.45 ERA in 4 career starts vs. Rockies

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Rockies at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:26 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Giants -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-135) | Giants -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Rockies 2

Moneyline

The Rockies are playing well since the break, but that was all at home. Their 14-36 road record is better than only the Chicago White Sox (10-44). They are 3-9 in their last 12 road games.

Freeland has been fantastic since his return from the injured list, not allowing more than 2 ER in any of his 5 starts, but Harrison is 2-0 with a 1.58 in 3 starts against the Rockies.

But the -185 odds for the Giants to win is to pricey to bet here.

PASS. 

Run line/Against the spread

Of the Rockies’ last 15 road losses, 14 have been by multiple runs. Five of the Giants’ 6 wins over the Rockies have been by 2 or more runs.

Despite the Giants’ 21-29 ATS mark at home, they should cover Friday.

BET GIANTS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

Five of the 9 matchups between the 2 teams have had more than 8 total runs, but 3 of the last 4 stayed Under 8.

Eight of the Giants’ last 11 games have not gone Over 8 total runs.

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (51-88) open a 3-game series on the road against the San Francisco Giants (70-70) Friday. First pitch from Oracle park is set for 10:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 5-1

The Rockies had a day off Thursday and are coming off a 12-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Colorado lost 2 of 3 in that series are is 3-13 in its last 16 games.

The Giants return home off a 1-6 road trip that ended with 6 straight losses. San Francisco is 2 1/2 games back of the final NL Wild Card.

Rockies at Giants projected starters

LHP Ty Blach vs. LHP Kyle Harrison

Blach (2-1, 4.33 ERA) makes his 9th start and 16th appearance. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 4.7 K/9 through 54 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 8-7 home win over Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday
  • Is 2-1 with 3.54 ERA since joining the starting rotation July 23

Harrison (1-1, 4.70 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 5 BB and 21 K through 15 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 6-1 road loss to San Diego Padres Saturday
  • Has never started vs. Colorado

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Rockies at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:34 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-120) | Giants -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockies 5, Giants 3

Moneyline

The Giants have scored 2 or fewer runs 5 times in their last 8 games, averaging 2.8 runs per game along that span. San Francisco has lost 6 in a row and 7 of 8.

The Rockies are 2-12 in their last 14 road games but have averaged 3.8 runs per game in their last 9 road games.

Blach has been reliable as a starter so far while Harrison was knocked around in his last outing.

BET ROCKIES (+180).

Run line/Against the spread

Betting the Rockies at +1.5 (-120) isn’t an awful idea, but their last 7 losses — and 15 of their last 18 losses — have been by 2 or more runs. If they are going to cover, it is more likely they win outright, and that’s the far better payout.

The Giants are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 and are 66-74 ATS overall this season.

PASS.

Over/Under

All 3 games between the 2 teams this season in San Francisco have had 8 or fewer total runs.

None of Harrison’s 3 starts has had more than 7 total runs.

Five of Blach’s 8 starts have had 8 or fewer total runs.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (34-56) and San Francisco Giants (48-41) wrap up a 3-game set Sunday at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 4-1

The Rockies lost 5-3 as +202 underdogs in the 2nd game of the series on Saturday. Colorado has lost 5 of its last 6 contests and is 5th in the NL West, 18 games behind the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Giants have lost 9 of their last 15 contests after going on a 10-game win streak from June 11-21. San Francisco is 3rd in the NL West, 3 1/2 games back of Arizona.

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Rockies at Giants projected starters

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. RHP Logan Webb

Freeland (4-9, 4.93 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 through 96 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Loss, 6 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 3 K in a 4-1 loss at Houston Astros Tuesday
  • Career vs. Giants: 7-5, 4.10 ERA (109 2/3 IP, 50 ER), 123 H, 18 HR, 33 BB, 74 K in 20 starts

Webb (7-7, 3.38 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 117 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 11 K in a 6-5 home loss vs. Seattle Mariners Monday
  • Career vs. Rockies: 6-2, 3.97 ERA (65 2/3 IP, 29 ER), 66 H, 4 HR, 16 BB, 59 K in 11 starts and 1 relief appearance

Rockies at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:12 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Giants -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +2.5 (-135) | Giants -2.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Rockies 2

Moneyline

San Francisco (-275) should win the series, but it’s being slightly overvalued on the ML. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

San Francisco is 0-4 in its last 4 games after a win and hasn’t beaten a team by 3 or more runs since a 3-0 win at the Toronto Blue Jays on June 27.

Colorado has lost by 3 or more runs in only 5 of its last 16 games.

BET ROCKIES +2.5 (-135).

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Over/Under

The Under is 4-1 in Colorado’s last 5 road games and 10-4 in its last 14 vs. the NL West.

The Under has hit in the Giants’ last 4 games and should cash again Sunday with Webb on the mound for San Francisco.

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (16-14) conclude their 3-game road set with the San Francisco Giants (18-12) Wednesday. First pitch from Oracle Park is set for 3:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Giants have won the first 2 games of the season series. San Francisco clobbered Colorado 9-2 Tuesday.

Colorado won its first 2 road series of the year — a 2-0 sweep of the Texas Rangers and a 2-1 series victory over the Detroit Tigers — and it seemed that maybe this team had finally shaken the road woes it had suffered in previous years. However, the Rockies have proceeded to drop 8 of their last 9 contests away from Coors, and it seems old habits are rearing their head.

The Giants were mired in a 1-7 slump between April 27 and May 6, but have gotten back on track. San Francisco has won 4 straight, including the final 2 games of a series split with the St. Louis Cardinals and the opening 2 of this series. The Giants have scored 34 runs in the 4-game span.

Rockies at Giants projected starters

RHP Chad Kuhl vs. RHP Alex Cobb

Kuhl (3-0, 1.82 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.84 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 29 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 1 ER on 3 H and 2 BB with 5 K in 6 IP in his last start Friday at the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Despite showing some improvement in the early season he has also benefited from a below-average BABIP (.179) and above-average LOB% (85.6) leading to a 3.84 xFIP and 2.89 xERA.

Cobb (1-1, 4.80 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 13.2 K/9 in 15 IP.

  • Allowed 2 ER on 3 H and 1 BB with 8 K in 5 IP Friday vs. St. Louis.
  • Has been hampered by a .400 BABIP and 46.3% LOB% while actually sporting a 1.24 xERA and 2.04 xFIP.

Rockies at Giants 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 10:36 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rockies +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Giants -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Giants -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Rockies 3

Money line

Cobb has been better than his surface numbers indicate and Kuhl has been perhaps a bit worse, so some regression to the mean may be in play for both of them.

Unfortunately, the value is drowned out here on the Rockies (-220) for a suitable single bet. PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread

There is some risk here that the starting pitching numbers continue on the trend they’ve been on to start the year for both sides, but other considerations come into play here as well.

Colorado finds itself in the familiar position of being a below-average road team at the plate. The Rockies are in the bottom half of the league in OPS, wOBA and wRC+ away from Coors Field. The Giants are a top 10 team in those metrics at Oracle.

The Rockies also have one of the worst bullpens in the league, while the Giants’ backend comes in well-rested. Take the GIANTS -1.5 (+105) for some plus-money value.

Over/Under

This is a very low number and should be getable. Kuhl is tossing beyond his means and has a weak bullpen to back him up, and Cobb has given up a couple of runs to every team he’s faced. There’s a wind going to be blowing out on a nice sunny day in San Francisco and this game should get to the OVER 7.5 (-102).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (16-12) visit Oracle Park Monday to start a 3-game series with the San Francisco Giants (16-12) at 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Colorado lost a 3-game series rubber match Sunday vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 and is 6-4 overall in its last 10 games.

San Francisco beat the St. Louis Cardinals in back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday to split their 4-game series but the Giants are just 3-7 overall in their last 10 games.

The Giants won 15 of their 19 meetings with the Rockies in 2021 and had a plus-65 run differential in their season series.

Rockies at Giants projected starters

LHP Austin Gomber vs. LHP Carlos Rodon 

Gomber is 2-2 with a 3.58 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 across 27 2/3 IP over 5 starts. He got a win in Colorado’s 5-2 victory vs. the Washington Nationals Wednesday with 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 HR, 1 BB and 6 K.

  • 2021 vs. Giants: 0-3 with a 12.00 ERA (12 IP, 16 ER), 15 H, 11 BB and 10 K in 3 starts.
  • vs. Giants on the current roster: 4.95 FIP with a .223/.300/.352 expected batting average (xBA), wOBA (xwOBA) and slugging percentage (xSLG) slash line, 17.5 K% and 90.6 mph exit velocity (EV) in 40 plate appearances (PA).

Rodon is 3-1 with a 1.55 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 12.7 K/9 over 29 IP across 5 starts. He lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 Tuesday with 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB and 3 K.

  • vs. Rockies on the current roster: 3.81 FIP with a .230/.298/.449 xBA-xwOBA-xSLG slash line, 31.6 K% and 85.4 mph EV in 38 PA.

Rockies at Giants 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 2:42 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rockies +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Giants -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Giants -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Rockies 1

Money line

PASS because baseball is too flukey of a game to lay -250 with any regular-season ML favorite.

San Francisco dominated Colorado last season but the difference between these two teams is accurately reflected in this line.

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Run line/Against the spread

LEAN to the GIANTS -1.5 (-110) only because they are 3-11 RL as home favorites with a minus-1.9 RL margin.

However, the Rockies cannot hit away from Coors Field, and Colorado’s lineup ranks dead-last in both wRC+ (75) and wOBA (.283) and 29th in hard-hit rate (28.4%), per FanGraphs.

Rodon is also pitching at a Cy Young-caliber in his first year in San Francisco. He grades in the 92nd percentile or better in xBA, xwOBA, xSLG and K%, according to Statcast.

The most important factor in my LEAN to the GIANTS -1.5 (-110) is the discrepancy in relief pitching. Colorado’s bullpen ranks 28th in xFIP (4.28), 29th in WHIP (1.45) and 24th in hard-hit rate (41.0%).

Over/Under

PASS with a “lean” to the Under 6.5 (+105) since Colorado’s lineup cannot hit on the road, Rodon has been one of the best starters in baseball over the past 2 seasons and the Giants have scored 3 or fewer runs in 3 of their 5 games against left-handed starters.

However, I don’t have a strong enough grasp on the total and I don’t trust the Rockies’ bullpen.

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (52-65) conclude their four-game series with the San Francisco Giants (75-42) Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Rockies RHP Jon Gray (7-8, 3.85 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 114 2/3 IP.

  • Has recorded worse splits on the road than at home despite Coors Field being very hitter-friendly, with a 4.56 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 51 1/3 IP through 10 road starts. Colorado is 2-8 in those games.
  • Is 1-2 with a 4.08 ERA, 30 K and 11 BB over 28 2/3 IP across five starts in the second half.

Giants LHP Alex Wood (9-3, 4.22 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 108 2/3 IP.

  • Recorded a 2.44 ERA through the first two months of the season but in 12 starts since the beginning of June he has a 5.64 ERA and has given up 4 or more earned runs across six starts.
  • Is 8-1 with a 4.04 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 13 starts against losing teams, including a 1-0 record and 3.27 ERA in two starts against the Rockies.

Rockies at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at noon ET.

  • Money line: Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Giants -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-125) | Giants -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Prediction

Giants 6, Rockies 3

Money line (ML)

Things lined up for the Rockies to secure a rare road victory Saturday but I’m not anticipating a repeat Sunday; Colorado is 14-44 away from Coors Field.

However, Wood has just been too erratic since the beginning of June to be fully trusted at a -220 price line. While he has pitched well against the Rockies in two starts this season those games came in April and May. He gave up 9 ER over 10 IP against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his last two starts, and if the D-Backs can get to you, anyone can.

While the Giants are almost certain to right the ship today the risk is just too great at over two times your potential return. PASS, and seek better value elsewhere.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

After facing a left-handed starter Saturday, albeit only for 2 innings, the Giants have an opportunity to get off to a better start with a righty on the mound. San Francisco ranks fifth in wRC+ and wOBA and fourth by OPS against right-handed hurlers.

The Giants are also ninth in the league in runs scored at home and prior to Saturday’s 1-run output had scored at least 5 runs in eight consecutive home games.

While Wood remains a potential concern there’s a much better value to be found on the home-side run line to at least warrant a partial-unit play on the Giants -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under (O/U)

The number here is likely impacted by the name value of the pitchers and the Rockies’ struggles to produce on the road this season, but both pitchers have the potential to give up a little action – particularly with both teams hitting in their better splits.

This line has dropped to 8 in some places and may eventually do the same at Tipico if you care to wait it out for the push potential, but I’m expecting a resurgent output from San Francisco today and hoping the Rockies can do enough damage to put this one OVER 8.5 (+100).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (51-65) and San Francisco Giants (75-41) meet Saturday for the third game of their four-game series at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (3-6, 4.65 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 71 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 1 ER in four of his seven road starts. In the remaining three road starts he gave up more than 3 ER only once.
  • Has a 3.41 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and .321 BABIP across 29 IP through five starts since the All-Star break.

Giants LHP Sammy Long (1-1, 5.81 ERA) makes his fourth start and his eighth appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 26 1/3 IP.

  • Making his first start since July 3. Gave up 10 ER on 15 H and 5 BB with 15 K through 15 IP in his three previous starts.
  • Has a 1.65 ERA across 27 1/3 IP through six starts and three relief appearances at Low-A, Double-A and Triple-A this season.

Rockies at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 5:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Giants -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-115) | Giants -1.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Prediction

Giants 4, Rockies 3

Money line (ML)

The pitching matchup in this one actually leans well toward Colorado with Freeland taking the mound against the rookie Long.

The problem is the scenario just does not set up well – Colorado simply does not produce results away from Coors Field, as evidenced by their league-worst road record of 13-44 and league-worst 3.04 runs per game away from home.

There may be some backing to make a small value-based wager on the Rockies at +180, but they’re 1-7 this season at Oracle Park and it’s hard to fully put trust in the team to get it done.

The safest move in this scenario is PASS. We can’t trust the Rockies to produce and we can’t pay the chalk price on the Giants with their rookie hurler.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Freeland has been shelled in one of his seven road starts this season but he’s given up 3 or fewer earned runs in the other six outings. San Francisco isn’t bad against lefties, but it doesn’t hit them particularly well either.

Colorado on the other hand does hit lefties pretty well and is top five in metrics such as OPS and wOBA against southpaws. While Long’s 3.37 FIP and 4.60 xFIP suggest he has perhaps been a bit hard done by compared to his surface numbers, if there’s a guy the Rockies might get to it could be him.

Take the insurance and look toward COLORADO +1.5 (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

We’ve already touched on Freeland’s road numbers, Colorado’s inability to get it done at the plate anywhere but Coors field, and Long’s underlying stats belying his surface ERA.

On top of that, both of these bullpens have been pretty solid in the second half and the public is hammering the Over.

The play looks to be toward UNDER 8.5 (-108).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (51-64) meet the San Francisco Giants (74-41) Friday at Oracle Park for the second game of their four-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Francisco smoked Colorado in the series opener Friday 7-0 thanks in part to a scoreless 6 inning, 8 strikeout gem thrown by Giants starting RHP Logan Webb who allowed only 3 hits and 2 walks.

Season series: Giants lead 7-3.

RHP Austin Gomber takes the hill for the Rockies. Gomber is 9-6 with a 3.79 ERA (97 1/3 IP, 41 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 19 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 7-4, with 6 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 0 BB and 9 K Saturday against the Miami Marlins.
  • Gomber is 0-2 this year against San Francisco with a 12.38 ERA (8 IP, 11 ER), 8 H, 8 BB and 8 K in two starts.
  • vs. Giants on the current roster (37 PA): 3.89 FIP with a .233 batting average (BA), .317 wOBA, .247 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 21.6 K% and 88.3 mph exit velocity (EV).

RHP Anthony DeSclafani is San Francisco’s projected starter. DeSclafani is 10-5 with a 3.28 ERA (126 1/3 IP, 46 ER), 1.07 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 22 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision with 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB and 5 K in San Francisco’s 11-8 victory Aug. 2 at the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • DeSclafani is 2-0 this season against Colorado with a 0.00 ERA (15 IP), 9 H, 2 BB and 17 K in two starts.
  • vs. Rockies on the current roster (75 PA): 2.20 FIP with a .186 BA, .219 wOBA, .311 xSLG, 29.3 K% and 85.8 mph EV.

Rockies at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:19 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Giants -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-125) | Giants -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Giants 5, Rockies 1

Money line (ML)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Giants (-220) because they are clearly the correct pick and should win this game outright. However, the obviousness of San Francisco in this spot is baked into the line which is too expensive for me.

Furthermore, the Giants are a massive favorite with a short total. This is another reason to not fade San Francisco because if oddsmakers are projecting a lower scoring game then it’s hard not to side with this heavy of a favorite.

That said, I’d entertain parlaying San Francisco’s money line with a similarly priced favorite to get a much better payout. I don’t see much value in playing the Giants (-220) straight up.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

“LEAN” to the GIANTS -1.5 (+100) for a half unit because they have the second-best cover rate in the MLB as a home favorite at 25-18 ATS and in games against NL West competition at 33-18 ATS. Also, the Rockies have a losing run line record on the road and against divisional foes.

However, my weariness about San Francisco’s run line here is because, again, oddsmakers have set a short total so if there are fewer runs to go around it’s harder to cash the GIANTS -1.5 (+100) bet.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 7.5 (+100) for a half unit and I would wait until closer to the first pitch in hopes of getting an 8-run total since the market is backing the Over.

However, both bullpens rank in or around the top 10 in several advanced pitching metrics following the All-Star Break and Colorado’s lineup hasn’t been able to hit DeSclafani in their two earlier meetings.

Also, Gomber’s pitching peripherals aren’t too shabby and he’s been nuked in one outing vs. the Giants but only allowed 2 ER in their April 9 meeting.

Lastly, this total is suspiciously low considering the Over has cashed in six of the last seven Rockies-Giants meetings and San Francisco’s lineup ranking second in wRC+ at home.

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (51-63) and San Francisco Giants (73-41) open a four-game series Thursday at Oracle Park. First pitch is set for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Giants lead 6-3

The Rockies lost 5-1 at the Houston Astros Wednesday getting swept in the two-game series following a four-game win streak. The Giants own a four-game win streak following Wednesday’s 7-2 home victory vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks.

RHP German Marquez is projected to start the opener for the Rockies. He is 10-8 with a 3.42 ERA (136 2/3 IP, 52 ER), 1.15 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 in 23 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 14-2 home rout of Miami Marlins Friday
  • 2021 vs. Giants: 0-3, 13.06 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 15 ER), 16 H, 8 BB, 13 K in three starts
  • Career vs. Giants: 4-7, 6.68 ERA (67 1/3 IP, 50 ER), 1.56 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 13 starts

RHP Logan Webb is the projected starter for the Giants. He is 5-3 with a 3.19 ERA (79 IP, 28 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 in 15 starts and one relief appearance.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 9 K at Milwaukee Brewers Friday – Giants lost 2-1 in 10 innings
  • 2021 vs. Rockies: 0-1, 9.35 ERA (8 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 11 H, 5 BB, 11 K in two starts
  • Career vs. Rockies: 2-1, 5.92 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.52 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in four starts and one relief appearance

Rockies at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rockies +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Giants -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-155) | Giants -1.5 (+122)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Prediction

Giants 7, Rockies 3

Money line (ML)

SAN FRANCISCO (-180) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.

Not only do the Giants have the best record in baseball, they’re the best home team at 37-17.

The Rockies, who are 12 games under .500 overall, feature the majors’ worst road mark at 13-42.

Plus, as mentioned above, Colorado’s Marquez has been horrendous vs. San Francisco this season.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Back GIANTS -1.5 (+122) for a QUARTER UNIT.

San Francisco is the best ATS team in the majors posting a 72-42 record. Colorado is also on the positive side of the ATS scoreboard six games over .500 at 60-54.

However, the Rockies are 23-32 ATS on the road while the Giants are 32-22 ATS at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 7.5. (-110) is the play.

O/U records: Rockies 51-60-2 | Giants 54-56-4

While both clubs are Under teams, the Over is 6-0 in the last six head-to-head meetings.

Plus, the Rockies are 10-5 O/U in their last 15 games overall.

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JOHNNY’S RECORD W-L SP ROI
SINCE JULY 8 10-7 3-4 +1.35
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