The Colorado Rockies are one of the three hottest MLB teams, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 MLB games. Yet, they are 16-22 and still in last place of the National League West MLB standings. But they are turning heads, and now they meet a similar team as they open the weekend MLB schedule for three games with the Philadelphia Phillies, who represented the National League in the World Series last season.
Here is a breakdown of each team, Phillies vs Rockies odds, starting pitchers, and MLB picks.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Information
Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies
Location of the game: Coors Field, Denver, CO.
Date & Time: Friday, May 12. 8:40 p.m. ET.
How to watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia | AT&T Sportsnet | MLB.TV
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Odds
Moneyline: Phillies vs Rockies odds show the visitors are favored at -145 on the moneyline and -1.5 (+100) on the run line. The Rockies are +130 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-120) on the run line.
Over/Under: The over/under is 11.5 runs with -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.
Run Line: The Phillies’ implied run total is 6 runs while the Rockies’ implied run total is 5 runs. Each side of either implied run total is -115 odds.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Phillies (18-19) are surely glad to have Bryce Harper off the MLB injury report and back in the lineup. He will add a needed punch to the Philadelphia Phillies roster, even though they made their World Series run without him.
The Phillies are 15th in scoring 4.45 runs per game, fifth in hitting .265, and 10th with an OPS of .749. Their pitching staff is 23rd in allowing 5.12 runs per game, and 17th with both a batting average against of .247 and an opposing OPS of .721.
The Phillies are 7-12 away from home and 17-19-1 on over/unders. They are 8-1 in the last nine meetings against the Rockies, and all but one of those results was played in Philadelphia.
Home Field Advantage? Rockies’ Mixed Record at Home
Predictably, the Colorado Rockies schedule has featured a lot of runs. They are 12th in scoring 4.54 runs per game and with a .255 batting average. Their OPS is .712, which ranks 16th. The pitching staff has struggled as it has allowed 5.28 runs per game, which ranks 27th, as opponents hit .260 (23rd) with a .786 OPS (26th).
The Rockies are 7-9 at home and 16-22 on over/unders. They are also 11-3 in the last 14 games against the Phillies in Colorado.
Starting Pitchers:
Taijuan Walker (Phillies)
Walker is 3-2 with a 5.97 ERA and has allowed eight home runs this season. He bounced back in his last start, allowing one earned run over six innings against the Boston Red Sox after the previous start he allowed eight earned runs and recorded 10 outs against the Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB player stats show.
Austin Gomber (Rockies)
Gomber is 3-4 with a 6.75 ERA and just 22 strikeouts to 16 walks across 33.1 innings pitched. But he has settled down and allowed three earned runs across his last 17.0 innings pitched.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions
Those who have made their bets publicly available side with the over, with 68% of bets expecting more than 11 runs. However, looking at the Phillies vs Rockies odds and the pitching matchup, it should seem that Walker and Gomber have rebounded from rough starts and should limit their opponents.
- We’ll go under 11 runs.
Then there are 62% of bets on the Phillies to win outright. They have a better bullpen, so they should be able to protect a league. While the Rockies have caught fire of late, it is a difficult path forward against a team expected to make the playoffs and vying to get back to the World Series.
- We will side with the Phillies at -145 on the moneyline and take the run line.
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