Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 9/28/2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (96-64) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (61-99) on Saturday, September 28th. 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 7:10 CT.

Dodgers vs. Rockies Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-271)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 11 Runs
  • The Dodgers have won 10 of their last 15 games.
  • The Dodgers have scored an average of 8.2 runs per game in their last 15 games.
  • The Dodgers have won 5 of their last 6 games against the Rockies.
  • The Dodgers have a road record of 44-35, while the Rockies have a home record of 37-42.
  • The Dodgers have a league-leading record of 96-64, while the Rockies are last in their division with a record of 61-99.

Dodgers vs Rockies

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Thanks to an 11-run 6th inning for the Dodgers’ offense, they cruised to an easy 11-4 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -171 on the money line.

The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Ryan Brasier for the Dodgers, and he went just one inning while giving up one hit and two earned runs. Ben Casparius got the win out of the bullpen. Cal Quantrill had a rough outing for the Rockies, going just 3 1/3 innings and giving up six runs on seven hits.

Offensively, the Dodgers were led by Shohei Ohtani, who went 4/5 with a home run. Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, and Andy Pages each had three RBIs. Chris Taylor and Kevin Kiermaier each scored twice and drove in a run for Los Angeles’ offense.

Los Angeles is 96-64 overall and has won three straight games, leading the NL West by four games over the Padres. As the favorite, they have a 90-52 record, but as the underdog, they are 6-12.

For the run line, the Dodgers are 40-39 on the road and have covered it in three straight games. Their average run margin in wins is +3.8, and their games have averaged 9.4 runs this season, resulting in an 89-67 over/under record.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 6-2 with a 2.96 ERA. Yamamoto has pitched well on the road, coming in with a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 1.94. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight starts without giving up a home run. Yamamoto has a WHIP of 1.13 and is averaging 10.48 strikeouts per nine innings.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani has been on an absolute tear of late, going 25/39 in his last nine games with six homers and 20 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .309 with 130 RBIs, which is 2nd in the league. Ohtani’s 54 homers is also 2nd in the league. Teoscar Hernández is also a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he comes into the game with 32 homers and 96 RBIs.

Overall, the Dodgers have the league’s top OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. They are 2nd in the league in runs scored and have the league’s top home run total. As a team, they are batting .257 and are averaging 5.2 runs per game.

Colorado has a 61-99 overall record and are 35 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. They are looking to bounce back after losing the first game of this series. The Rockies’ over/under record is 78-78 this season, and their games have averaged 10 runs per game.

When it comes to the run line, the Rockies have covered in 78 of the 156 games where they were underdogs. As favorites, they are 1-3 against the run line. Overall, their run line record is 79-81, with a 41-38 record at home and 38-43 on the road.

Antonio Senzatela Gets The Start For The Rockies

Antonio Senzatela is getting the start for the Rockies at home against the Dodgers. This will be his 3rd start of the season, and he has a 0-0 record so far. Senzatela went 5 innings in his last start, giving up 1 earned run on 5 hits.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

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So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the majors. However, they have been a much better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 10th in the league, and are also near the top of the league in terms of isolated power. One thing to keep an eye on is their strikeout numbers, as they are averaging 9 strikeouts per game.

Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar comes into the game with a batting average of .267 and has gone 10/35 in his last eight games. Tovar leads the team with 25 homers and 77 RBIs. First baseman Michael Toglia also has 25 homers but is batting just .219 for the season.

Dodgers vs Rockies Prediction

We do see the Dodgers picking up a win on the money line, but at -271, the payout isn’t worth the risk. Instead, we like the under, with the line sitting at 11 runs. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Dodgers.

Looking at today’s starters, our projections have Antonio Senzatela finishing with just four strikeouts, which is second-worst among today’s starters. As for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, he is projected to finish with six K’s, which is right in the middle of the pack.


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