The Arizona Diamondbacks (14-12) and Colorado Rockies (8-18) will square off Friday in Colorado. Arizona has performed fairly well to open the season, while Colorado has stumbled out of the gates.
The Diamondbacks respectable start has seen them steadily climb the MLB standings. They are competing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in the NL West.
Colorado, on the other hand, have labored throughout most of their MLB games in 2023. An upset may not be out of the question though.
First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 PM EST on Friday, April 28 at Coors Field in Denver, CO. Let’s take a look at the Diamondbacks vs Rockies odds, MLB picks, and analysis in which projects to be an exciting game between these MLB teams.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Information
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
Location of the game: Coors Field, Denver, CO.
Date & Time: April 28, 2023 at 8:40 PM EST.
How to watch: SNRM
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Odds
Before making our Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies predictions, it is important to note the D’Backs are favored on the road.
Arizona most recently took two out of three games from the Kansas City Royals at home. The Diamondbacks will try to continue performing well on the road in Colorado.
The Rockies are fresh off a series win in Cleveland against the Guardians. Their offense produced impressive results in both of their victories, which is a great sign since they were on the road. The Rockies tend to hit well at home given the elevation in Denver, but their offense has struggled away from Coors Field in the past.
However, for this game, the Rockies are at home and will need to focus on pitching well against Arizona.
Let’s take a closer look at the Diamondbacks vs Rockies odds and analysis.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
Starting Pitchers
Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly
Merrill Kelly (1-3, 3.42) will pitch for Arizona in this game.
Kelly has quietly been a solid pitcher over the past few years. He hasn’t been able to string everything together and become a true star, but Kelly isn’t a bad middle-of-the-rotation option.
The right-hander has surrendered more three earned runs in just one of his outings this year. That start came in his most recent outing against the San Diego Padres, as Kelly allowed four earned runs over five innings pitched.
Prior to that start, Kelly had turned in back-to-back six inning performances, surrendering four total earned runs in each of those games.
Limiting the damage in Colorado is never an easy task, but Kelly will try to overcome the typical MLB player stats and get the job done at Coors Field.
Rockies: Kyle Freeland
Kyle Freeland (2-2, 4.28) is the scheduled starter for Colorado.
Freeland has always featured the potential to be a successful big-league starting pitcher. He’s dealt with inconsistency though, which makes him a difficult pitcher to trust.
The Arizona Diamondbacks players are going to come into this game with confidence. AZ is a solid-hitting team, and they are facing Freeland in Colorado. Freeland’s last start at Coors Field was a disaster, ultimately surrendering nine runs (seven earned) over 2.2 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Freeland had previously allowed just two total earned runs in his previous two home outings, so there is reason for some optimism. Nevertheless, this will be one of those MLB games where nothing is going to come easy.
After reviewing the Diamondbacks vs Rockies odds, it is now time to share our predictions for the contest.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions
It should be noted that the MLB injury report isn’t expected to drastically impact this game.
Taking the over in Colorado is typically a smart betting selection, unless the over is set at a high mark that is far too high. The over for this game is set at around 11 runs, which these teams can combine to surpass at Coors Field.
Arizona has fared well against their MLB schedule up to this point, and that won’t change on Friday evening.
Take the Diamondbacks on Friday night.
- Over/Under: Take the over
- Moneyline: Arizona Diamondbacks
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