Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction 8/14/2024

The Colorado Rockies (44-77) travel to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (68-53) on Wednesday, August 14th. 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 2:40 CT.

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Diamondbacks (-216)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
  • The Diamondbacks have won 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The Diamondbacks have a 5-game winning streak.
  • The Diamondbacks have scored an average of 7.3 runs per game in their last 10 home games.
  • The Diamondbacks have won their last 3 home games against the Rockies.
  • The Rockies have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

Rockies vs Diamondbacks

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It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Diamondbacks vs Rockies series. Arizona went into the matchup as -203 favorites and squeaked out a 4-3 win. Colorado had a chance to tie or take the lead in the 9th inning but could only muster two runs.

Colorado’s offense got off to a fast start in the game, scoring one run in the 1st and adding two more in the 2nd. As for the Diamondbacks, they didn’t get on the board until the 3rd inning and scored their final run in the 5th.

Joe Mantiply got the win for the Diamondbacks out of the bullpen, while Victor Vodnik took the loss for Colorado. Eduardo Rodriguez got the start for Arizona, going five innings and giving up three earned runs. Austin Gomber put together a good outing for the Rockies, giving up just two earned runs across six innings of work.

Colorado has struggled as the underdog this season, posting a 44-77 record. They have dropped four straight games as the road underdog and are currently down 0-2 in the series vs. the Diamondbacks. The Rockies are 13 games below .500 with a 13-26 overall record.

On the road, the Rockies have a run line record of 30-32, with an average run margin of -2.2. Their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season, resulting in a 61-57 over/under record. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their O/U record is 4-5-1.

Tanner Gordon Gets The Start For The Rockies

Tanner Gordon is on the mound for the Rockies as they take on the Diamondbacks on the road. Gordon has started 4 games this season and has a record of 0-2. In his last start, he went 5 innings, allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 7. He also went 6 innings in his 2nd start, giving up just 1 run.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Rockies have been a below-average offense, averaging 4.3 runs per game (17th). At home, they have been a much better offensive team, averaging 4.9 runs per contest, which is 6th in the league. As a team, the Rockies are batting .244, which is 11th in the league, and they have the 12th most home runs in the league.

Both Ezequiel Tovar and Michael Toglia have 19 homers this season, but Tovar has the better batting average, hitting .275 compared to Toglia’s mark of .214. Tovar has also driven in 55 runs, which is 2nd on the team, while Toglia is 4th with 42 RBIs. Brendan Rodgers comes into the game on an 8-game hitting streak and is batting .407 over his last seven games.

Arizona has been on a roll, winning five straight games and eight straight series. They are 68-53 overall and trail the Dodgers by 3.5 games in the NL West. The Diamondbacks have an over/under record of 65-50, with their games averaging 9.9 runs per game.

When playing as the underdog, Arizona has covered the run line in 39 of 63 games. Their straight-up record as underdogs is 31-32. Overall, the Diamondbacks are 62-59 vs. the run line, with a 34-25 record on the road.

Jordan Montgomery Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks

Jordan Montgomery gets the start for the Diamondbacks today and comes in with a record of 7-6 and an ERA of 6.37. Looking back at his last outing, Montgomery took the loss, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on eight hits. He has made 17 starts this year and has a WHIP of 1.68. Opponents are batting .304 off Montgomery this year. Out of his 17 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts. Montgomery’s ERA at home is 10.73 compared to 4.82 on the road.

Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown

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Arizona comes into the game as the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.4 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks are also near the top of the league in team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are 7th in home runs.

Ketel Marte and Christian Walker have been the team’s top power threats this season, with Marte leading the team with 30 homers and Walker 2nd with 23. Marte is also 9th in the league with 81 RBIs. Jake McCarthy and Corbin Carroll have been swinging the bat well of late, with McCarthy hitting .452 and Carroll at .286 over their last 8 games.

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction

Our prediction for this Rockies vs. Diamondbacks matchup is to take the Diamondbacks to win, but at -216, we recommend taking the over, with the line sitting at 9 runs. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Diamondbacks.

If you’re looking for a potential home run pick, the Rockies are projected to hit more home runs than the Diamondbacks, with the Rockies sitting fourth in the league in projected home runs.


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