Thursday night features two National League West opponents colliding as the San Francisco Giants (75-71) take on the Colorado Rockies (53-92). Read ahead to get all of the current information on this matchup and the Giants vs Rockies odds.
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies Odds
Before making your MLB picks, it is important to look at the Giants vs Rockies odds for this contest.
As of early Thursday morning, the odds for this contest have still not been posted. Expect the Giants to be the favorites in this contest despite playing on the road.
Still, you will want to check closer to game time for the updated MLB odds for this matchup.
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies Information
San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies
Location of the game: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 14. 8:40 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
Looking at the MLB schedule, the Giants have gone 5-5 in their last 10 MLB games. When playing on the road this season, they have been subpar at just 32-39.
To start the week, the Giants won their series against the Cleveland Guardians, taking two of three games. They won 6-5 on Wednesday.
As for the Rockies, they are just 3-7 in their last ten games. At home this season, they have gone just 31-39.
Despite their mediocre play this year, they come into this one off of a series win earlier this week as they took two of three from the Chicago Cubs. In Wednesday’s finale, they won 7-3.
The San Francisco Giants standings have them third in the NL West, 14 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the Wild Card, they sit a half-game out of a playoff spot.
Rockies’ Rough Ride
The MLB standings for the Rockies have them dead last in the NL West, 35.5 games out of first. They are 22 games back in the Wild Card, meaning they have been eliminated from postseason contention this year.
Out of all MLB teams, the Giants rank 22nd in scoring, averaging just 4.30 runs per game (4.63 on the road). The Colorado Rockies roster ranks 19th overall, averaging just 4.40 runs per game (5.13 at home).
In regards to the MLB injury report, the Giants are without outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (elbow). The Rockies are without pitcher German Marquez (elbow).
Starting Pitchers
It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB picks.
Giants Turn To Ace In Opener
With every game being crucial at this point for the Giants, they will turn to 26-year-old ace Logan Webb in this one.
In 30 games, his MLB player stats show that he is 10-12 with a 3.40 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, and he has 177 strikeouts in 193 innings.
His last start was also against the Rockies, where he threw six scoreless innings in a win for the Giants.
Rockies Hope For Better Outing From Chase Anderson Thursday
While Logan Webb took the win in the September 9th matchup, it was 35-year-old righty Chase Anderson who took the loss. On Thursday, he will get another chance to take the upper hand on Webb.
In 16 MLB games this season, he is 0-5 with a 6.49 ERA and 1.53 WHIP, and he has 50 strikeouts in 68 innings.
In that loss against the Giants, Anderson gave up six earned runs in just 3.1 innings of work.
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions
- After analyzing the Giants vs Rockies odds, take San Francisco to win big on Thursday.
At the end of the day, this one boils down to the pitching. Chase Anderson has been downright awful for the Rockies, while Logan Webb has ace-caliber stuff.
Throw in the fact that the Giants truly have something to play for with the Wild Card within reach, and expect them to win this one and win it big. Assuming the Giants are the favorites, take them to not only win, but to cover the -1.5 on the spread as well.
In terms of the total, take the over on total runs. The over has hit in four of the Rockies’ last five games against NL West teams and five of the Giants’ last six overall.
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