Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction 8/13/2024

The Colorado Rockies (44-76) travel to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (67-53) on Tuesday, August 13th. This game will be played at Chase Field in Phoenix and televised on None. The Diamondbacks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Diamondbacks. First pitch is set for 8:40 CT.

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Diamondbacks (-246)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
  • The Diamondbacks have won 12 of their last 15 games, demonstrating strong recent performance.
  • In their last 15 home games, the Diamondbacks have scored an average of 7.2 runs per game.
  • The Diamondbacks have a 4-game winning streak, indicating strong momentum going into the game.
  • Arizona has won 8 of their last 10 games against divisional opponents, showcasing their ability to perform well within their division.
  • The Diamondbacks have a home record of 35-26, while the Rockies have an away record of 17-44, highlighting Arizona’s home-field advantage.

Rockies vs Diamondbacks

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Arizona picked up a 5-4 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a two-run lead going into the 9th inning, and the Rockies could only muster one run in the final frame. Heading into the game, the Diamondbacks were favored at -297 on the money line.

Brandon Pfaadt got the win for the Diamondbacks, going seven innings and giving up four runs. He finished the game with 11 strikeouts but allowed one home run. Justin Martinez got the save. Anthony Molina took the loss for the Rockies out of the bullpen.

Jake McCarthy had a two-hit game for the Diamondbacks, scoring a run and driving in two. Josh Bell and Kevin Newman each had two hits and an RBI. For the Rockies, Brendan Rodgers hit the game’s only home run and drove in two runs.

Colorado’s over/under record for games with totals higher than 8.5 runs is 61-9. Their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season, and they have a 61-56 O/U record overall. The Rockies are currently 44-76 and have yet to be favored in a game this season.

As underdogs on the run line, the Rockies have a 61-59 record and have covered the run line in two straight games. In the NL West, they are 13-25 and trail the Dodgers by 26.5 games with a 44-76 overall record.

Austin Gomber Gets The Start For The Rockies

Left-hander Austin Gomber is starting for the Rockies today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. This year, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 3-8 with an ERA of 4.92. Gomber’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.32. In his 22 appearances, Gomber has turned in seven quality starts. Looking at his numbers on the road, Gomber is 2-6 with a 6.64 ERA. He most recently pitched at home, where he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in three innings of work. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

Colorado’s offense has been very good at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 4.3 runs per contest. The Rockies are also among the league leaders in home runs, with their team total of 133 being 14th in the MLB. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 12th in the league.

Both Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle have been a big part of the Rockies’ offense this season, as they have 19 and 20 homers, respectively. Doyle is also the team’s leading hitter, with 59 RBIs. Tovar comes into the game with a six-game hitting streak. Brendan Rodgers has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 14/34 in his last nine games.

Arizona has been on a roll, winning four straight games and eight straight series. They are 67-53 overall and 3.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. As favorites, the Diamondbacks are 36-21, but as underdogs, they are 31-32.

On the run line, Arizona has a 34-25 record on the road and 28-33 at home, with an average run margin of +0.6 runs per game. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game, resulting in a 65-49 over/under record. When the total is set at 8.5 runs, their O/U record is 26-16.

Eduardo Rodriguez Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks

Getting the start for the Diamondbacks is Eduardo Rodriguez, who is coming off a win in his first start of the season. He went 5 2/3 innings and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits while striking out 4. Rodriguez’s first start was on the road against the Guardians.

Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown

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Arizona is the top-scoring team in the MLB this season, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.4 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have been one of the league’s best power-hitting lineups, as they are 7th in home runs and are among the league leaders in team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.

Over his last five games, Jake McCarthy has gone 10/22 with three homers and 13 RBIs. This has helped him extend his hitting streak to three games. McCarthy’s recent hot streak has helped him move into the team lead in RBIs. Ketel Marte is also having a strong season, batting .298 with 30 homers and 81 RBIs.

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction

Our prediction for this Rockies vs. Diamondbacks matchup is to take the over, as we see the Diamondbacks coming out on top by a final score of 6-5. However, with the payout for a Diamondbacks win being -246, we recommend taking the over at -123.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Eduardo Rodriguez is projected to finish with six strikeouts compared to Austin Gomber with just four. However, we like Gomber’s chances of going seven innings, compared to Rodriguez, who we have going six.


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