NL West foes will collide in the first of a four-game series on Thursday as the Colorado Rockies (45-69) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (67-46).
Read ahead to get all the current information on this matchup, including the Rockies vs Dodgers odds.
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Before making your MLB picks, it is important to look at the Rockies vs Dodgers odds for this one.
Moneyline: The Colorado Rockies lines show they are heavy underdogs at +275 to win the opener. The Dodgers are -335 to win on the moneyline playing at home.
Spread: The Rockies are +1.5 on the spread, with odds of +140. The Dodgers are -1.5 on the spread, with odds of -160.
Over/Under: The over/under for total runs is set at 8.5. The over has odds of -120, while the under 8.5 runs is set at +100.
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Information
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Location of the game: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 10. 10:10 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
Coming into this game, the Colorado Rockies record sits at 45-69, the worst in the entire National League. As for their MLB schedule, they are 5-5 in their last ten games, and they have struggled on the road to the tune of a 20-39 record away from Coors Field.
As for the Los Angeles Dodgers schedule, they have gone 8-2 in their last ten MLB games, including a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier in the week. At Dodger Stadium this season, they are 35-20.
Looking at the MLB standings, the Rockies are last in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 22.5 games. For the Dodgers, they sit atop the NL West with a 5.5-game lead over the San Francisco Giants.
Rockies Struggle to Shine
Offensively, the Los Angeles Dodgers stats have them second out of all MLB teams in scoring, averaging 5.73 runs per game (5.50 at home). The Rockies rank 22nd, averaging 4.31 runs (3.81 on the road).
Analyzing the MLB injury report, the Rockies are without sluggers Charlie Blackmon (hand) and Kris Bryant (finger). Brendan Rodgers is questionable for Thursday’s game with a hamstring injury.
The Dodgers will be without slugger J.D. Martinez (hamstring), but they will be getting a big weapon back in the form of Clayton Kershaw (shoulder).
Starting Pitchers
It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB picks.
Rockies Turning To Blach In Opener
Trying to win the opener on the road, the Rockies will turn to 32-year-old southpaw Ty Blach. His MLB player stats show that he is 1-1 with a 4.85 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and has 11 strikeouts in 26 innings.
In his last three MLB games, Blach has allowed four earned runs over a combined 12.2 innings. He has gone 1-1 in that span.
Dodgers Get Ace Back For Thursday’s Opener
The last time that Clayton Kershaw pitched for the Dodgers was back on June 27, but it appears as if Los Angeles will be getting their ace back for the stretch run. Kershaw is expected to activate Kershaw (shoulder) from the injured list to make Thursday’s start.
In 16 games prior to his injury, he was 10-4 with a 2.55 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and had 105 strikeouts in 95.1 innings. In his very last start, at the end of June, he pitched six scoreless innings in a win against these very same Rockies.
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions
- After evaluating the Rockies vs Dodgers odds, we are taking the Dodgers to win and cover the -1.5 spread (-160) in this one.
The Rockies’ offense has been anemic outside of Coors Field, and the fact Clayton Kershaw will be on the mound will only make that worse for the Rockies.
Additionally, the Rockies rank just 29th in scoring defense, allowing 5.77 runs per game to opponents. With Los Angeles’ high-powered offense, that could spell trouble for Colorado in this one.
While the Dodgers could score runs in bunches, don’t expect the same from Colorado. For that reason, take the under 8.5 runs (+100) in this one.
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