Thursday sees a National League West battle of best versus worst as the Los Angeles Dodgers (98-60) take on the Colorado Rockies (57-101).
The Dodgers come in playing well having won seven of their last ten games. When playing on the road this season, Los Angeles is 45-32.
After losing the first game of this series, the Dodgers have won back-to-back games, including a 8-2 victory on Wednesday. They will try to secure a series win if they can take Thursday’s contest.
The MLB standings show that the Dodgers have won the NL West. With their 98-60 record, they currently lead the division by 14 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Evaluating the Colorado Rockies schedule, they have struggled mightily as of late going 1-9 in their last ten games. At home this season, the Rockies are 35-42.
Heading into this matchup, let’s take a look at our Dodgers vs Rockies picks & parlays.
Dodgers vs. Rockies Odds
Before determining our Dodgers vs Rockies picks & parlays, it is important to analyze the MLB odds.
As of early Thursday morning, the odds for this game had not yet been posted. Expect the Dodgers to be heavy favorites in this one despite playing on the road.
Still, make sure to check back for updated odds closer to game time.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Picks & Parlays
In what feels like an unfair fight on paper, it is hard not to like the Dodgers in this matchup.
Dodgers vs. Rockies Pick:
- Los Angeles Dodgers to win against the Colorado Rockies
Dodgers vs. Rockies Parlay:
- Dodgers -1.5 spread
- Under on runs.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Information
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
Location of the game: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 28. 8:40 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.tv
Dodgers vs. Rockies Betting Analysis
Trying to secure the series win, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts will turn to 31-year-old southpaw Ryan Yarbrough in the finale.
In 24 MLB games, the MLB player stats for Yarbrough show that he is 8-6 with a 3.78 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, and he has 65 strikeouts in 85.2 innings. In his last outing, Yarbrough allowed two earned runs over 3.2 innings in a no-decision against the San Francisco Giants.
Looking at the MLB team stats, the Dodgers rank second in scoring, averaging 5.61 runs per game. They have been even better on the road averaging 5.95 runs.
The biggest offensive contributors for the Dodgers have been Mookie Betts (39 HR, 106 RBI, 126 R, 14 SB) and Max Muncy (36 HR, 104 RBI, 93 R).
As for the Rockies, they will counter with 29-year-old righty Chris Flexen in Thursday’s finale. In 28 games, he is 1-8 with a 7.01 ERA and 1.69 WHIP, and he has 71 strikeouts in 96.1 innings.
Flexen took a no-decision in his last outing after giving up two earned runs in five innings against the Chicago Cubs.
Offensively, the Colorado Rockies roster ranks 20th in the majors in scoring, averaging 4.39 runs per game. They are much better at home, though, averaging 5.18 runs.
Ryan McMahon has been one of the Rockies’ best hitters this year. In 547 at bats, he is hitting .243/.326/.437 with a team-leading 23 home runs and 80 runs scored.
MLB Injury Report
The Los Angeles Dodgers injuries have been extensive, including pitchers Walker Buehler (elbow), Tony Gonsolin (forearm), and infielder Gavin Lux (ACL).
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Picks
It is hard not to like the Dodgers in this one. They are 6-1 in their last seven road games and 7-1 in their last eight games against the Rockies.
To make matters worse, the Rockies are just 1-9 in their last 10 MLB games and 2-9 in their last 11 against NL clubs.
As for the total, take the under in this one. The under has hit in six of the Rockies’ last eight games and five of the last six Dodgers’ games.
- For those reasons, as far as our Dodgers vs Rockies picks & parlays, take the Dodgers to win and cover. Also, expect the under to hit on the total runs.
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