The streaking Los Angeles Dodgers are searching for their fifth straight win as they play host to the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. The matchup will be televised nationwide on Fox. The game gets underway 7:15 p.m. ET.
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Colorado (receiving +230) is entering this game as the underdog against Los Angeles (-255) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this afternoon’s game at 7.5 runs (-120 for the over and +100 for the under). Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the odds sitting at Rockies +1.5 runs (+105) and Dodgers -1.5 runs (-125).
The Dodgers are 52-25 straight up (SU) and 37-39 against the spread (ATS). The team’s gained 13.6 units for moneyline bettors and 1.1 units ATS. Los Angeles has a 3-4 ATS record over its last seven games and the under has cashed in three of those seven. The Rockies have gone 40-35 SU this year and are 41-33 against the spread. Overall, the club has accumulated 8.8 units for moneyline bettors and 5.7 units ATS. Colorado’s covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the over has hit in six of those seven.
Los Angeles games have had an over/under record of 36-36-4 so far in 2019. Colorado has been a decent over bet with a total record of 39-30-5.
Peter Lambert will get the nod for Colorado. Lambert (2-0, 6.00 ERA) has racked up 15 punchouts in 15 innings so far. He has yet to face the Dodgers this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Dodgers are turning to Hyun-Jin Ryu (9-1, 1.26 ERA). Ryu has 85 strikeouts and five walks, along with a 0.82 WHIP. Ryu only made one start against the Rockies in 2018 (1-0, 0.00 ERA and five strikeouts across seven innings).
Los Angeles’ pitchers have given up 3.6 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. The team’s starters have an ERA of 2.69, a WHIP of 0.99 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.1. The bullpen has a 4.27 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 8.8 K/9. In 29 divisional games, Dodgers starters have an ERA of 2.51 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.21.
The Los Angeles hitters have produced 5.2 runs per contest, including 6.1 per game against divisional foes and 6.6 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .314/.372/.587 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that span.
The Dodgers’ offense has been led by first baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner. Bellinger is slashing .356/.451/.712 with 25 home runs, 61 RBIs, 60 runs and eight steals, while Turner is batting .307 with seven homers, 29 RBIs and 35 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 5.4 runs per game and its starters own a 5.61 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 8.29 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.44, along with a WHIP of 1.46.
Rockies hitters have slashed .270/.334/.463 on their way to 5.7 runs scored per game this season, including 6.6 runs per game against divisional foes and 7.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Colorado’s hitters have been paced by third baseman Nolan Arenado and right fielder Charlie Blackmon, who have already combined to drive in 110 runs. Arenado is hitting .326/.387/.595 with 19 home runs, 61 RBIs and 57 runs scored, while Blackmon is hitting .338/.384/.658 with 18 homers, 49 RBIs and 53 runs scored.
The Rockies have gained 4.0 units and are 18-11 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over’s hit in 16 of those games, compared to 10 that’ve gone under against -handed starting pitchers.
Rockies at Dodgers Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The under has cashed in three of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
- The Rockies have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 23 over their last 10.
- Colorado has posted 33.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 29.0 over its last five.
