The Colorado Rockies are preparing to take the field against their divisional rival Los Angeles Dodgers in a Wednesday showdown. The action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET and you can watch it on either ATRM or SNLA.
Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Colorado (+270) is entering this game as the underdog to Los Angeles (-340) and Vegas has put the Over/Under for this one at 9 runs (-115 for the over and -105 for the under). The game’s current runline odds stand at +135 for taking the Rockies +1.5 runs and -155 for the Dodgers -1.5.
The Dodgers are 91-50 straight up (SU) and 66-74 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 14.5 units for moneyline bettors while earning 9.3 units ATS. Los Angeles has a 3-4 ATS record over its last seven games and the over has hit in five of those seven. The Rockies, on the other hand, have gone 59-81 SU this year and are 61-78 ATS. In total, the team’s lost 16.9 units for moneyline bettors and 25.4 units ATS. Colorado has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven.
Los Angeles games have an over/under record of 65-67-8 in 2019. The Rockies have been a decent over bet with a total record of 68-62-9.
The right-handed Antonio Senzatela is getting the start for Colorado. Senzatela is 8-9 with a 6.95 ERA and 56 strikeouts. He’s 1-0 with seven strikeouts and a 3.18 ERA against Los Angeles this year (two starts).
The Dodgers are turning to Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-5, 2.35 ERA). Ryu has 137 strikeouts and 20 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.02. Ryu is 0-1 with 10 strikeouts and a 4.50 ERA over three starts against Colorado this year.
As a unit, Los Angeles’ pitchers have given up 3.9 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have an ERA of 3.13, a WHIP of 1.06 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.3. The bullpen has a 4.09 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. In 63 games against NL West foes, Dodgers starters have an ERA of 3.53 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.90.
The Los Angeles offense has put up 5.5 runs per contest, including 5.8 per game against divisional foes and 6.8 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .291/.349/.642 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
First baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner have led the Dodgers’ hitters this year. Bellinger is hitting .309/.413/.654 with 44 home runs, 103 RBIs, 107 runs and 11 stolen bases, and Turner’s line is .293/.371/.521 with 27 homers, 66 RBIs and 79 runs.
In the other dugout, Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 6.0 runs per game and its starters own a 5.99 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 7.58 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 5.26, along with a WHIP of 1.53.
The Rockies offense has slashed .268/.329/.458 on its way to 5.2 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.6 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (0-5 SU).
Colorado’s hitters have been paced by third baseman Nolan Arenado and right fielder Charlie Blackmon. Arenado is slashing .312/.369/.584 with 37 home runs, 108 RBIs and 93 runs scored, while Blackmon is slashing .320/.364/.584 with 27 homers, 75 RBIs and 100 runs scored.
The Rockies have lost 5.7 units and are 26-24 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has hit in 21 of those games, compared to 24 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Dodgers have netted 16.5 units and are 50-44 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has cashed in 43 of those games, compared to 43 that went under.
Rockies vs. Dodgers Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has cashed in five of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
- The Rockies have a total OPS of .786 this season, including an OPS of .782 against left-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS sits at .823 overall and .784 against southpaws.
- The Rockies have lost 12 of their last 13 games SU.
- Colorado has posted 23.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 21.6 over its last five.
- The Rockies have hit 17 home runs in their last 10 games, including 11 over their last five.
