The Texas Rangers (56-66) and Colorado Rockies (53-70) open a 2-game series on Tuesday, with the 1st pitch at Coors Field set for 8:40 p.m. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Rockies lead 2-0
The Rangers just took 3 of 4 from the Twins in Minnesota, bringing their road record to 29-32 on the season.
The Rockies took 2 out of 3 against the San Franciso Giants over the weekend, and now boast a 35-31 record at home.
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Rangers at Rockies projected starters
RHP Dane Dunning vs. RHP German Marquez
Dunning (3-6, 4.06 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 124 IP.
- Walks have been an issue lately, as he has issued 3 or more free passes in 8 of his last 11 starts, a 4.6 BB/9 over that span
- Has been much better at home than on the road this season, with a 3.21 ERA and 2.6 K/BB in Texas vs. a 5.08 ERA and 1.7 K/BB everywhere else
Marquez (6-10, 5.05 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 133 2/3 IP.
- Has a 3.30 ERA in his last 7 starts, bringing his ERA down from 5.90 to it’s current 5.05 mark
- Though his K/9 and BB/9 have been much better at home than on the road, he sports an ugly 5.85 ERA at Coors Field this season
- Has been hurt by a .344 BABIP at home as well as 15 HR allowed in 72 1/3 IP (1.9 HR/9)
Rangers at Rockies 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 10:08 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Rangers +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Rockies -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-190) | Rockies -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Rangers at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockies 7, Rangers 5
Money line
Dunning has gotten himself into trouble with shaky control lately and has struggled on the road all season. He will be facing a Colorado team that is much better at home, with a winning record and a league-best 5.70 runs per game. Back the ROCKIES -125.
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Run line/Against the spread
Of Colorado’s last 17 wins at home, 14 have been decided by more than 1 run. They should do some damage against Dunning and while Marquez isn’t likely to shut Texas down, the odds here are good enough for a small play on ROCKIES -1.5 (+155).
Over/Under
Colorado puts a lot of runs on the board at home and Texas scores about a half run more per game on the road than at home and should get an extra boost at Coors Field. Neither starting pitcher is a great bet for success in this one, and this total should push OVER 10.5 (-115).
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