The San Francisco Giants (5-5) visit the Colorado Rockies (6-2) to start a new series Monday at 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. We analyze the Giants-Rockies betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.
The NL West rivals have rattled off surprisingly promising starts to this unusual 2020 season and begin a four-game tilt in arguably MLB’s best hitter’s park.
Giants at Rockies: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Johnny Cueto at RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez
While battling injuries, including a recovery from Tommy John surgery performed in August 2018, Cueto hasn’t topped 53 innings in a season since 2017.
- Earlier in his career, Cueto deftly navigated the harsh pitching environment, and he’s twirled a 3.26 career ERA in Mile High conditions.
- Unfortunately, in his pair of 2017 visits, he stumbled (6.30 ERA, 1.60 WHIP).
Gonzalez snuck into the rotation with his performance during Summer Camp, but he posted a 5.29 ERA in 14 games (12 starts) during 2019.
- For his career, Gonzalez holds a 4.87 ERA, 5.32 K/9 and 4.75 BB/9 — leaving him little room for error, considering he allows so much contact.
- Across 34 starts in Denver, the right-hander has a 5.26 ERA.
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Giants at Rockies: Key injuries
Visit sportsdata.usatoday.com to track all MLB injuries leading up to game time.
Giants
- RP Reyes Moronta (shoulder) out
- C Buster Posey (personal) opted out of season
Rockies
- RP Wade Davis (shoulder) out
- OF Ian Desmond (personal) out
- RP Scott Oberg (back) out for season
Giants at Rockies: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated Monday at 11 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Rockies 8, Giants 7
Moneyline (ML)
- Giants (+120)
- Rockies (-134)
Knee-jerk bettors will immediately go with the Rockies in their hitter-friendly home park, thanks to a core of Trevor Story, Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon. Colorado would be the logical choice, but that -134 return shouldn’t excite those looking for a big ROI.
It’s better to PASS entirely.
Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
- Rockies -1 (100)
- Giants +1 (121)
Because BetMGM isn’t offering the normal cushion of that extra half-run, sports bettors should PASS on the Run Line.
Over/Under (O/U)
- Over 13 (-110)
- Under 13 (-110)
For San Francisco-Colorado’s history, the Under is 18-8-2 in the last 28 meetings, including 4-1-1 for the past six in Denver, per Covers.com.
However, this does not reflect the NL’s 2020 addition of the designated hitter. Also, the Giants are riding a 5-0 streak with the Over heading into one of the best environments for offense.
Therefore, because of the extra non-pitcher taking cuts; San Francisco’s run at the plate; this weak pitching matchup; and Colorado’s depleted bullpen, I’m going against history here and betting the OVER 13 (-110).
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Over would return a profit of $9.09.
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