The Arizona Diamondbacks (83-68) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (59-93) on Wednesday, September 18th. 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 2:10 CT.
Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+130)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 11 Runs
- The Rockies have won 6 of their last 10 games.
- The Rockies have won their last 2 games against the Diamondbacks at home, scoring 8 and 3 runs respectively.
- The Rockies have scored 6 or more runs in 5 of their last 10 games.
- The Rockies have a better home record (36-38) compared to their away record (23-55).
- The Diamondbacks have lost their last 2 games and are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Diamondbacks vs Rockies
Thanks to a two-home run performance from Ezequiel Tovar, the Rockies cruised to an easy 8-2 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. Colorado had a huge 2nd inning, scoring six of their eight runs. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored their only two runs in the 4th.
Ryan Feltner pitched well for the Rockies in this one, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with two strikeouts and two walks. Jordan Montgomery had a rough outing for the Diamondbacks, taking the loss after going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.
Christian Walker and Pavin Smith each had an RBI for the Diamondbacks, while Hunter Goodman drove in two runs for the Rockies’ offense.
Arizona’s overall series record is 25-18-4, but they are down 0-2 in the current series against the Rockies. The Diamondbacks are 83-68 overall, six games behind the Dodgers in the NL West.
As underdogs, the Diamondbacks have a 45-28 record, while they are 32-46 as favorites. Their games have averaged 10.4 runs this season, and the under has hit in their last two games. Straight up, the Diamondbacks are 41-35 on the road and 42-33 at home.
Eduardo Rodriguez Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks
Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces off against the Rockies on the road. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 5.50. Looking at his overall numbers, Rodriguez has a WHIP of 1.54 and opponents are batting .282 this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings. So far, he has allowed a total of five homers. Per nine innings, Rodriguez has 6.55 strikeouts and 3.41 walks.
Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown
Arizona has the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 5.5 runs per game. They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 5.8 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are also the league’s top on-base percentage team and have the best team OPS in the MLB.
As a team, the Diamondbacks have the league’s top home run hitter in Eugenio Suarez, who has gone deep 28 times this season. Ketel Marte is also a big power threat, as he is 10th in the league with 32 homers. Marte is batting .292 for the season and has two homers and six RBIs in his last six games. Suarez has also been swinging a hot bat, going 8/22 with two homers over the same stretch.
Colorado’s overall series record this season is 12-31-4, and they are 76-76 vs. the run line. The Rockies have a 36-38 home record straight up and a 40-34 run line record at Coors Field. Their games have averaged 9.9 runs per game, resulting in a 73-76 over/under record.
Currently, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West with a 59-93 record, 30.5 games behind the Dodgers. They are 2-2 straight up as favorites and 57-91 as underdogs this season. Colorado has won two consecutive games and they are 6-4 in their last 10 contests.
Austin Gomber Gets The Start For The Rockies
Colorado is sending left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound today vs. the Diamondbacks. Gomber has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 5-10 with an ERA of 4.44. In his 28 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 6.38 strikeouts per nine innings. Gomber’s last outing came vs. the Cubs, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Colorado’s offense has been a lot better at home this season, averaging 5 runs per game, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. Overall, they are 20th in the league at 4.2 runs per contest. The Rockies have been one of the worst teams in the league at putting the ball in play, as they are 29th in strikeouts and 26th in walks.
Over his last nine games, Ezequiel Tovar has gone 9/37 with three homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is hitting .266 with a team-high 25 homers. Brenton Doyle is right behind him with 22 homers and is batting .264. Doyle is also the Rockies’ leader in RBIs, with 71. Michael Toglia has also hit a lot of homers this season (24) but is batting just .218.
Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction
Our pick for this Diamondbacks vs. Rockies matchup is to take the Rockies on the money line at +130. We have the Rockies winning this one by a score of 7-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also take the over, as the line is sitting at 11 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Eduardo Rodriguez is projected to have a good outing, and he does have the fourth-best strikeout projection among today’s starters. As for Austin Gomber, his strikeout projection is on the lower side, and he is also projected to pick up the loss.
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Last updated:September 18, 2024 Diamondbacks, Rockies