Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 9/17/2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks (83-67) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (58-93) on Tuesday, September 17th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on None. The Rockies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Diamondbacks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rockies. First pitch is set for 7:40 CT.

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Diamondbacks (-150)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 11.5 Runs
  • Diamondbacks have scored 6 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games.
  • Diamondbacks have a 7-3 record in their last 10 road games.
  • Diamondbacks have won 4 of their last 5 games against the Rockies.
  • Rockies have lost 8 of their last 10 home games.
  • Diamondbacks have a 5-2 record in their last 7 games against NL West opponents.

Diamondbacks vs Rockies

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It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs Diamondbacks series. Colorado went into the matchup as +148 underdogs and squeaked out a 3-2 win. Both teams scored two runs in the first inning, and the Diamondbacks could only muster one more run in the 4th inning. As for the Rockies, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 7th, and both offenses went silent after that.

Antonio Senzatela only went three innings for the Rockies but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Seth Halvorsen got the win out of the bullpen, and Merrill Kelly had a solid outing for the Diamondbacks, going six innings and giving up just one run on two hits.

At the plate, Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman each homered for the Rockies, while Ketel Marte went deep for the Diamondbacks. Tovar, Brenton Doyle, and Gabriel Moreno each had two hits for Colorado’s offense.

Arizona is 83-67 overall and 6.0 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. They have gone 25-19 in divisional games this season. The Diamondbacks are 41-34 on the road and have a 77-73 record against the run line.

The O/U line for today’s game is 11.5 runs, which is higher than the average line of 9 runs for Diamondbacks and Rockies games this season. Their combined run average is 10.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 86-57 for the season.

Jordan Montgomery Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks

Jordan Montgomery is getting the start for the Diamondbacks today and comes into the game with a record of 8-6 and ERA of 6.25. So far this season, he has made 19 starts, and opponents are batting .297 off the left-hander. Montgomery has made 23 appearances this year and has a WHIP of 1.64. Looking back at his last outing, Montgomery went 3 innings out of the bullpen and didn’t give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Montgomery has finished with a no-decision in each of his last four outings.

Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Diamondbacks are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5.5 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.8 runs per contest. Not only do the Diamondbacks lead the league in on-base percentage and slugging, but they also have the best team OPS in the league. As a team, they are batting .264, which is the 2nd best mark in the league.

Arizona’s top two home run hitters are Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suarez. Marte has 32 homers (9th in the league) and is batting .292, while Suarez is batting .255 with 28 homers. Suárez has been hot of late, going 7/18 in his last five games, including two homers. Randal Grichuk has also been swinging a hot bat, going 5/8 with two homers in his last three games.

Colorado has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, and they are coming off a win against the Diamondbacks. The Rockies are 31.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, with a 58-93 overall record. As underdogs, they have a 56-91 record this season, while as favorites, they are 2-2.

This season, Rockies games have averaged 9.9 runs, resulting in a 73-75 over/under record. Against the run line, they are 75-76, including a 39-34 record at home and 74-73 as underdogs. When the total is set at 11.5 runs, their O/U record is 5-6, with their current under streak at 2 games.

Ryan Feltner Gets The Start For The Rockies

Colorado is sending right-hander Ryan Feltner to the mound today vs. the Diamondbacks. He has made 27 starts this year and has a record of 2-10 with an ERA of 4.89. Feltner’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.39. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Feltner has a total of 10 quality starts this year and is averaging 7.96 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has given up 19 homers.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

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So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, scoring an average of 5 runs per game. As a team, the Rockies are batting .241, which is 14th in the league, and they are also near the top of the league in terms of batting average on balls in play.

Colorado’s top two home run hitters are Ezequiel Tovar and Michael Toglia, who have 24 homers apiece. Tovar is batting .264 for the season, while Toglia is hitting just .218. Brenton Doyle is also near the top of the Rockies’ home run leaderboard, and he has a team-high 70 RBIs. Hunter Goodman has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/20 in his last six games with four homers.

Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction

Our pick for this Diamondbacks vs. Rockies matchup is to take the Diamondbacks on the money line, with the payout at -150. We actually have the Diamondbacks winning this one by a score of 5-4, which would give you some room to take the run line if you prefer.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Jordan Montgomery is projected to finish with six strikeouts, and he has the highest projections for innings pitched among all starters today. As for Ryan Feltner, he is projected to finish with six strikeouts as well, but we have him going just 4 1/3 innings.

Offensively, the Diamondbacks are predicted to finish with nine hits, while the Rockies are projected to finish with eight. However, the Rockies are projected to finish with more strikeouts, and they also have a lower team home run projection.


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