The Colorado Rockies will be taking on their division rival Los Angeles Dodgers in a Sunday showdown. The opening pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET and the matchup will be televised on either ATRM or SNLA.
Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Colorado (receiving +280) is the underdog to Los Angeles (-355) and Vegas has the Over/Under for this afternoon’s game at 9 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total now stand at -115 for the under and -105 for the over. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds sitting at +140 for the Rockies +1.5 runs and -160 for the Dodgers -1.5.
The Dodgers are 99-56 straight up (SU) and 74-80 against the spread (ATS). The team’s gained 14.3 units for moneyline bettors while earning 8.1 units ATS. The Rockies are 67-88 SU and have gone 68-86 against the spread. In total, the club has lost 15.9 units for moneyline gamblers and 27.2 units ATS.
Los Angeles games have had an over/under record of 71-73-10 in 2019. The Rockies have an over/under record of 74-71-9.
Antonio Senzatela will get the start for the visiting Rockies. The right-handed Senzatela is 10-10 with a 6.83 ERA and 66 strikeouts. He’s 1-1 with eight strikeouts and a 5.65 ERA against Los Angeles this year (three starts).
The Dodgers are turning to lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-5, 2.35 ERA), who’s got 148 strikeouts and 24 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.03. Ryu is 0-1 with 15 strikeouts and a 4.87 ERA across four starts against Colorado this year.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have given up 3.9 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starters have a 3.15 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.98 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 9.4 K/9. In 69 divisional games, Dodgers starters have an ERA of 3.64 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.57.
Los Angeles’ offense is putting up 5.5 runs per contest, including 5.7 per game against divisional foes and 6.2 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .260/.321/.401 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Dodgers’ batters have been led by first baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner. Bellinger is slashing .302/.405/.625 with 45 home runs, 110 RBIs, 117 runs and 14 stolen bases, and Turner’s line sits at .290/.370/.512 with 27 homers, 67 RBIs and 80 runs.
For the visiting squad, Colorado’s pitching staff allowed 6.0 runs per game and its starters own a 5.94 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 7.51 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 5.23, along with a WHIP of 1.52.
The Rockies offense has slashed .267/.329/.457 on its way to 5.2 runs scored per game this year, including 5.5 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Third baseman Nolan Arenado and right fielder Charlie Blackmon continue to lead Colorado’s offense. Arenado is slashing .316/.379/.594 with 41 home runs, 118 RBIs and 99 runs scored. Blackmon is hitting .317/.364/.578 with 30 homers, 82 RBIs and 109 runs scored.
The Rockies have lost 7.2 units and are 29-29 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has cashed in 25 of those games, compared to 28 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Dodgers have netted 17.4 units and are 56-48 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has cashed in 47 of those games, compared to 49 that’ve gone under.
Rockies vs. Dodgers Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in four of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
- The Rockies have a total OPS of .786 this season and an OPS of .793 against left-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS sits at .810 overall and .787 against southpaws.
- Colorado has posted 25.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 23.4 over its last five.
- The Rockies have hit 22 home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit nine over their last 10.
