The Los Angeles Dodgers (46-29) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (25-48) on Wednesday, June 19th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on SNLA. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 7:40 CT.
Dodgers vs Rockies
Los Angeles rallied for seven runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs. Rockies series. The Dodgers scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up seven in the top of the 9th, picking up an 11-9 win. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -193 on the money line.
Walker Buehler got the start for the Dodgers, going just four innings while giving up seven runs and striking out two. Michael Petersen got the win out of the bullpen, and Evan Phillips got the save. Victor Vodnik took the loss for the Rockies out of the bullpen.
Shohei Ohtani and Jason Heyward each homered for the Dodgers, while Teoscar Hernandez went 1/5 with three RBIs. Andy Pages also had a two-run homer for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is on a three-game winning streak, and they lead the NL West by nine games over the Diamondbacks. So far, they have gone 15-10 in the division. The Dodgers have an overall record of 46-29, and they are 24-15 at home and 22-14 on the road.
As the favorite, the Dodgers are 44-26 this year and 2-3 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 15-10, and they have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games. Los Angeles has taken the first two games of this series vs. the Rockies.
When betting the run line on the Dodgers this season, it has been a profitable endeavor as they are 38-37 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 20-16, and have covered the run line in their last two road games. They have covered the run line in three straight games overall and are 36-34 as the favorite this season.
Los Angeles is on the road to face the Rockies, and the over/under line for today’s game is set at 10.5 runs. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 38-37. When the over/under line is set at 10.5 runs, the Dodgers are 2-0. Only 2.7% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 10.5 runs, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. The over has hit in their last two games.
Bobby Miller Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Bobby Miller will be making his third start of the season for the Dodgers, and it will be on the road against the Rockies. In his first start, he went 6 innings, striking out 11 batters and not allowing a run. However, his last outing was a loss to the Cubs, where he went just 1 2/3 innings and gave up 5 runs.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 20 homers are 3rd in the league and lead the Dodgers. Ohtani is also batting .316 for the season and has gone 10/28 with four homers over his last seven games. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he has 18 homers this season, which is 5th in the league. His 54 RBIs are 5th in the league.
Overall, the Dodgers have the league’s 3rd best scoring offense, averaging 5 runs per game. They also have the league’s top on-base percentage and OPS. As a team, they are batting .256 and have the league’s 3rd best slugging percentage. The Dodgers offense has also been very patient at the plate, as they have the fewest strikeouts in the league and are the top home run hitting team in the league.
With a record of 25-48, the Rockies are 20 games out of the NL West lead, which is currently held by the Dodgers. The Rockies are 9-16 against other teams in the NL West. This season, they have really struggled on the road, going 11-27 compared to 14-21 at home.
So far, the Rockies have dropped three straight games, and they are 3-7 across their last 10. This year, the Rockies are just 9-21 in day games. As the underdog, Colorado has gone 25-48 this year, and they have lost three straight as the underdog.
The Rockies have a run line record of 35-38 this season, including a 16-19 mark at home. Their average run margin is -1.6 runs per game, and they have been outscored by an average of 1.2 runs per game at Coors Field. They have covered the run line in 19 of their 38 losses this season.
Colorado’s combined run average for games at Coors Field this season is 10.2, and the over/under record for Rockies games this year is 38-34. The average over/under line for their games is 9, and when the line is set at 10.5, the over/under record is 4-6. This season, 23.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 10.5 or higher, and their over streak is at 2 games.
Ryan Feltner Gets The Start For The Rockies
Ryan Feltner is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Pirates, as he gets the start for the Rockies today. Against the Pirates, he gave up four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work, taking the loss in the game. Looking at his overall numbers, Feltner is 1-6 with a 5.71 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. Opposing batters are hitting .284 off the right-hander this season. Feltner has made 14 appearances this year and has turned in four quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.97 strikeouts and just 2.38 walks.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Colorado’s offense has been good at home this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 8th in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.3 runs per contest, which is 16th in the MLB. The Rockies are also among the league leaders in batting average, hitting .249 as a team, and are 2nd in the league in BABIP.
Over his last four games, Hunter Goodman has gone 6/17 with three homers and seven RBIs. Ryan McMahon and Ezequiel Tovar are the Rockies’ top power hitters this season, with McMahon leading the team with 12 homers and Tovar right behind him with 11. McMahon also leads the team with 39 RBIs, while Tovar is 2nd with 35.
Dodgers vs Rockies Prediction
We see the Rockies coming away with a 6-5 win in this one, and with them being +168 on the money line, that is the route we would recommend going. If you are looking for a parlay, the Rockies are a great option to pair with another bet.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Ryan Feltner going seven innings for the Rockies and finishing with five strikeouts. As for Bobby Miller, he is projected to finish with seven K’s and go seven innings.
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Last updated:June 19, 2024 Dodgers, Rockies