The Colorado Rockies (38-69) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (46-60) on Tuesday, July 30th. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on None. The Angels are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Giants. First pitch is set for 8:38 CT.
Rockies vs. Angels Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+116)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Rockies have scored 20 runs in a single game against the Red Sox on July 24th, showcasing their potential for explosive offense.
- In their last 15 games, the Rockies have scored 8 or more runs in 4 different games, indicating their ability to put up big numbers.
- The Rockies have won 3 of their last 4 home games, showing a recent trend of strong performances.
- The Rockies have a recent win against a strong team, the Mets, scoring 8 runs on July 14th.
- The Rockies have a higher win percentage in their last 10 games compared to the Angels, with 4 wins versus the Angels’ 3 wins.
Rockies vs Angels
The Angels Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Giants with a 5-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Giants scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th. Colorado was the +162 underdog on the money line going into this road game.
Austin Gomber got the start for the Rockies and took the loss. He only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. The Rockies also wasted a big game from Michael Toglia, who homered in the 1st inning, going 2/4.
Colorado is looking to end a four-game losing streak as they face the Angels today. They are currently in 5th place in the NL West, 25.0 games behind the Dodgers, with an overall record of 38-69 this season.
As underdogs, the Rockies have a run line record of 53-54 this season, and their games with over/under lines higher than 8.5 runs have averaged 10.1 runs per game, resulting in an over/under record of 55-50 for the season. The O/U line for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs.
Cal Quantrill Gets The Start For The Rockies
Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today and comes in with a record of 7-7 and an ERA of 4.09. So far, he has made 21 starts and 12 of them have been quality starts. Quantrill’s ERA at home is 4.08, compared to 5.75 on the road. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts. So far, he has allowed 15 home runs and is averaging 6.77 strikeouts per nine innings.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Colorado’s offense has been pretty average this season, as they are 19th in the league at 4.2 runs per game. However, they have been much better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 12th in the league, and are also 13th in home runs. The Rockies have been striking out a lot, as their 9 strikeouts per game is 28th in the league.
Ezequiel Tovar has been on a tear of late, going 17/41 in his last nine games with three homers and eight RBIs. This has helped him move into the team’s 2nd spot in homers (17) and RBIs (50). Tovar is also on a 15-game hitting streak. Brenton Doyle is also in the team’s top two in homers and RBIs, while Michael Toglia leads the team with 18 homers but is batting just .215 this season.
The Angels Are Coming Off A Win
The Angels’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Athletics, closing out their series with an 8-6 win. After allowing six runs to the Athletics in the top of the third, the Angels responded with three runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another three runs in the 4th inning.
Starting for the Angels was José Soriano, who picked up the win. He only lasted 2 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits. Taylor Ward had a big game at the plate, going 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs.
Los Angeles is 46-60 overall and 23-32 at home. They have a 5-10 record as favorites and a 41-50 record as underdogs. The Angels have a 10-22-2 series record this season and are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
This season, the over/under record in Angels games with an 8.5 run total is 24-21. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs, resulting in a 53-50 over/under record for the year.
Griffin Canning Gets The Start For The Angels
Right-hander Griffin Canning is getting the start for the Angels today as he faces the Rockies at home. He has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 3-10 with an ERA of 5.04. Canning’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.42. Looking at his overall numbers, Canning has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 6.42 strikeouts per nine innings. In his most recent outing, Canning finished with a no-decision, giving up one earned run in five innings of work. Before that, he had allowed at least two home runs in three straight starts.
Angels Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Angels are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs and batting average. One area where they have been solid is in terms of strikeouts, as they have the 12th fewest strikeouts in the league. As a team, the Angels are also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS.
Taylor Ward has been the Angels’ top power hitter this season, as he leads the team with 16 home runs, but he is batting just .227. Zach Neto comes into the game with a batting average of .256 and 13 homers. Over his last nine games, Nolan Schanuel is hitting .375 with two homers.
Rockies vs Angels Prediction
Our pick for today’s Rockies vs. Angels game is to take the Rockies on the money line, with the payout sitting at +116. We have the Rockies winning this one by a score of 6-4. If you’re looking for a parlay option, you could also take the over, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Griffin Canning finishing with six strikeouts compared to Cal Quantrill with five. However, Quantrill is projected to go longer in the game, finishing with seven hits allowed compared to Canning with six.
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Last updated:July 30, 2024 Angels, Rockies