From Coors Field in Denver, we have an interleague matchup between the Orioles and Rockies. Baltimore is 78-59 and they are 2nd in the AL East, while the Rockies are 5th in the NL West with an overall record of 51-86.
The Orioles are the heavy favorite on the money line (-192), while the Rockies are sitting at +160. First pitch for this one is set for 3:10 PM ET. Zach Eflin is starting for the Orioles, and he is facing off against Ty Blach for the Rockies.
Baltimore vs. Colorado Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Orioles at Rockies
- Where: Coors Field Denver
- Date: Sunday, September 1st
- Betting Odds BAL -192 | COL +160 O/U 11
Orioles vs Rockies Last Game Recap
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs Orioles series. Colorado went into the matchup as +140 underdogs and squeaked out a 7-5 win. The Rockies offense only had two more hits than the Orioles and struck out nine times, but still picked up a win.
Baltimore wasted a good outing from Dean Kremer, as he gave up just four hits and three earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of work. Craig Kimbrel took the loss for the Orioles out of the bullpen.
Jeff Criswell got the win for the Rockies out of the bullpen, and Ryan Feltner went just 4 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs.
Orioles Preview
Overall, the Orioles have a 23-13-7 series record this season and are 4-6 in their last 10 games. They are 1.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East, with a 78-59 record, as they head into today's game. The series with the Rockies is tied at one win apiece.
When playing on the road, Baltimore has a 41-27 run line record, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game this season. The over/under record for Orioles games is 74-53, with the O/U line set below 11 runs in 98.5% of their games. As underdogs, they have a 21-9 run line record, while as favorites, they are 53-54 vs. the run line.
Zach Eflin has been pitching well for the Orioles, as he has won his last three starts. Most recently, he faced the Red Sox on August 15th and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking at his overall numbers, Eflin has made 23 starts and has a record of 9-7. His ERA for the season is 3.72, along with a WHIP of 1.14. Opposing batters are hitting .256 off Eflin this year. Out of his 23 starts, he has turned in 10 quality starts. For the season, Eflin is averaging 7.45 strikeouts per nine innings.
Anthony Santander has been one of the league's top power threats this season, as his 39 home runs are 3rd in the league and the best mark on the Orioles. He is also 10th in the league with 88 RBIs. Santander has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/19 in his last five games, including one home run. Gunnar Henderson has also been a key power source for the Orioles, as his 33 homers are 2nd on the team and 5th in the league.
As a team, the Orioles have the league's top isolated power mark and are 2nd in home runs. Overall, they are 4th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. Not only are the Orioles the league's top slugging team, but they are also 5th in OPS and have the top slugging percentage in the league.
Rockies Preview
Colorado's overall series record is 10-29-4, and they are currently 1-1 in their series vs. the Orioles. The Rockies have an over/under record of 7-8-1 in games with an O/U line of 11, and their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
On the run line, the Rockies are 68-69, including a 36-32 mark at home. They have struggled as favorites, going 1-3 vs. the run line, but as underdogs, they are 67-66. Colorado's straight-up record is 51-86, and they are 5th in the NL West, 31.5 games behind the Dodgers.
Colorado is sending left-hander Ty Blach to the mound today vs. the Orioles. He has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 3-6 with a 6.36 ERA. Blach's WHIP for the season is 1.70, and opponents are batting .342 off him this year. Blach has turned in just two quality starts this year and is coming off a rough outing out of the bullpen, where he gave up three earned runs in 2 innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had gone 1 1/3 innings without giving up a run in two straight appearances.
So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is good for 17th in the league. However, they have been a much better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 10th in the league, and have the 16th most home runs in the MLB. The Rockies are also one of the worst teams in the league in terms of strikeouts and walks.
Both Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar have been big home run threats for the Rockies this season, with Doyle leading the team with 22 homers and Tovar right behind him with 21. Tovar comes into the game with a batting average of .272, while Doyle is hitting .273. Brendan Rodgers has been hot of late, going 8/20 in his last five games with three homers.
Orioles vs. Rockies Prediction: Rockies ML +160
At +160, the Rockies are a great value pick today, as we have them winning this one 7-6. The Rockies' starter, Ty Blach, is projected to finish with four strikeouts, which is second worst among all starters today. However, Blach is projected to finish with a solid line in terms of hits and earned runs.
As for the Orioles, their starter, Zach Eflin, is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is ninth among all starters. The Orioles are projected to finish with 11 hits, compared to the Rockies with nine.
