National League West foes will square off Tuesday in a day-night doubleheader as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies. Focusing on the evening game, read ahead to get a preview of this matchup as well as the Dodgers vs Rockies odds.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Odds
Before making your MLB picks, it is important to look at the Dodgers vs Rockies odds for this contest.
As of late Monday evening, the odds for this contest have still not been posted. Expect the Dodgers 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.
Dodgers vs. Rockies Information
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
Location of the game: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 25. 8:40 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
Looking at the MLB schedule, the Dodgers have gone an impressive 8-2 in their last ten MLB games. When playing on the road this season, they have played well at 43-31.
In their last series, over the weekend, the Dodgers took three of four from the San Francisco Giants. They outscored the Giants 18 to 9 in that series.
As for the Rockies, they are just 3-7 in their last ten games. At home this season, they have gone just 34-40.
The Rockies come into this one having lost seven games in a row. Over the weekend, they were swept by the Chicago Cubs after being swept by the Padres in the series before.
Dodgers Dominating NL West
The MLB standings for the Dodgers see them first in the NL West. They have the division wrapped up as they currently hold a 14.5-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Colorado Rockies standings see them in dead last in the NL West. At 56-99, they sit 40 games behind the Dodgers, and they have the worst record in the National League.
Out of all MLB teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup ranks second in scoring, averaging 5.61 runs per game (5.95 on the road). The Colorado Rockies roster ranks 19th overall, averaging just 4.41 runs per game (5.24 at home).
Key Injuries
In regards to the MLB injury report, the Dodgers are without pitchers Walker Buehler (elbow) and Tony Gonsolin (forearm). The Rockies are without pitchers German Marquez (elbow), Antonio Senzatela (forearm), and Kyle Freeland (oblique).
Starting Pitchers
It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB picks.
Dodgers Turn To Righty Bobby Miller
Looking to take the opening game of this series, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts will turn to 24-year-old righty Bobby Miller.
In 20 games, his MLB player stats show that he is 10-4 with a 3.97 ERA and 1.13 WHIP, and he has 106 strikeouts in 113.1 innings.
Miller is looking to bounce back from a loss in his last inning. Even though he picked up the loss, he still only allowed two earned runs over six innings of work.
Rockies Still Trying To Figure Out Who Will Start Monday’s Games
As of late Monday evening, the Rockies had not announced a starter for either game of the doubleheader on Tuesday. It is very possible that they go with a bullpen game in this contest.
Regardless, the Rockies have struggled on the mound this year. They rank dead last in staff earned run average with a 5.64 ERA (6.09 at home).
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions
- After analyzing the Dodgers vs Rockies odds, take Los Angeles to win big on Tuesday.
At the end of the day, this is a matchup of best versus worst in the National League West, and everything about this game screams Dodgers.
Not only have they had the better season, but they have been the hotter team as of late. In fact, they are 6-1 in their last seven road games and undefeated in their last five against the Rockies.
As for Colorado, they are winless in their last seven games and 2-6 against the Dodgers in their last eight games played at Coors Field.
Again, make sure to check for updated MLB odds closer to game time, but take the Dodgers to both win and to cover the -1.5 spread as well.
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