The Arizona Diamondbacks are still playing strong baseball at the end of May. What that is signaling to their opponents in the National League West Division and opponents in the league’s Wild Card race is that everyone needs to be aware during MLB games that Arizona is making a run at the playoffs.
Competing in the division wasn’t certain for Arizona, which has to contend with the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers and the high-bankrolled, stuck in fourth place, San Diego Padres. If anyone is considering Rockies vs Diamondbacks betting, they will see that Colorado won’t have the same success. The Colorado Rockies are seven games below .500 and have been bad away from Coors Field this season.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
These are the MLB odds for this matchup:
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Information
Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Location of the game: Chase Field
Date & Time: May 30, 2023 9:40 p.m.
How to watch: MLB.Tv
Recent Scores
The MLB schedule shows that Arizona celebrated Memorial Day by handing Colorado a 7-5 loss. The Diamondbacks surged ahead in the second inning when they plated five runs. Arizona has won three of the four meetings between the teams this season.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Betting Analysis
Colorado Searches for Some Success
The Colorado Rockies standings will reflect that the team hasn’t been on stable ground with their pitching this season. Anyone doing Rockies vs Diamondbacks betting will see that Colorado has been outscored by 51 runs collectively this season. One thing the Rockies will have in their favor Tuesday night is they are starting Kyle Freeland.
Freeland has been one of Colorado’s more consistent starters, compiling a 4-5 record with a 3.86 ERA. Earlier this season, Freeland allowed three earned runs in six innings of work against Arizona. The Rockies lost his last start against the Diamondbacks 9-1.
MLB team stats show Colorado’s offense has little power. The Rockies rank 26th in the league by hitting .87 home runs per game. Colorado is fifth in the league in batting average and 11th in runs scored per nine innings.
Diamondbacks not Ready to Slow Down
Arizona has been able to build up its spot in the MLB standings by having an outstanding offense. The Diamondbacks are sixth in the league in runs scored per nine innings. Arizona is also seventh in batting averages and strikes out at the fourth-low rate.
Zac Gallen being on the mound provides a fun wrinkle for Rockies vs Diamondbacks betting. Gallen, who is 6-2 with a 2.97 ERA, has been roughed up in his May 19th start vs. offensively-challenge Pittsburgh and didn’t earn a decision during a May 24th contest with Philadelphia.
MLB player stats show that Gallen is 2-1 during his five strats in May and has struck out 24 batters and allowed nine walks in 29 innings of work during that timespan.
Updates
The Diamondbacks don’t have any players listed on the MLB injury report. Colorado designated hitter Charlie Blackmon is on the bereavement list. The Rockies also have four different starting pitchers on the injured list.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
Moneyline: Anyone making Colorado Rockies picks will see that they are a +195 for Tuesday’s games. The Diamondbacks are a -235 favorite.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at eight runs.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Prediction
Making MLB picks is often difficult to look past one game. Arizona is a deservedly heavy favorite in this game. The Rockies are 9-17 away from home and are getting ready to play against an Arizona team that has won four straight and is one of the pleasant surprises in baseball this season. The Diamondbacks are one of the MLB teams that will have to fight all season to prove they belong.
With Colorado not playing well away from home, this is a spot on the MLB schedule where it makes sense to bet Arizona. With how high the moneyline is, this is a situation where it may be best to parlay the Diamondbacks with another game or consider bettering on the runline.
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