At 3:40 PM ET, the Rockies and Diamondbacks face off in an NL West matchup. This one is being played at Chase Field in Phoenix, and the Diamondbacks are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -216. The Rockies have lost two straight and are 44-77 overall, putting them 5th in the NL West.
Wednesday's over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Rockies are starting Tanner Gordon. Arizona will send Jordan Montgomery to the mound. Montgomery and the Diamondbacks are 2nd in the NL West, as they have a record of 68-53.
Colorado vs. Arizona Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Rockies at Diamondbacks
- Where: Chase Field Phoenix
- Date: Wednesday, August 14th
- Betting Odds ARI -216 | COL +180 O/U 9
Rockies vs Diamondbacks Last Game Recap
Arizona picked up a 4-3 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Diamondbacks had a two-run lead going into the 9th inning, and the Rockies scored two runs but fell short with the tying run on base. Heading into the game, the Diamondbacks were favored at -203 on the money line.
Eduardo Rodriguez got the start for the Diamondbacks, going just five innings while giving up three runs and striking out five. Joe Mantiply got the win out of the bullpen, and Victor Vodnik took the loss for the Rockies.
Jake McCarthy was the difference for the Diamondbacks, as he went 3/5 with two RBIs. Brendan Rodgers had a two-hit game for the Rockies.
Rockies Preview
Colorado's games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 61-57. The Rockies are 44-77 this season as underdogs, and they have lost four straight as the road underdog. Overall, they are 13 games below .500 with a 13-26 record.
In the NL West, the Rockies are in 5th place with a 27.5-game deficit behind the Dodgers. They are currently down 0-2 in the series vs. the Diamondbacks and have lost two straight games. On the road, their run line record is 30-32 with an average run margin of -2.2.
Tanner Gordon and the Rockies are on the road to face the Diamondbacks. Gordon has yet to pick up a win this season, but he has been solid in his first two outings. In his last start, he went 5 innings and struck out 7, but he did give up 6 hits and 2 earned runs. He also has a start with 4 strikeouts and just 1 hit allowed.
Heading into today's game, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. This is a bit misleading, as they are averaging just 3.6 runs per game on the road, but are the 6th highest-scoring team in the league when playing at home. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 11th in the league, and have the 12th most home runs in the league.
Over the past seven games, Brendan Rodgers has been red hot, going 11/27 with four runs and an RBI. This has pushed his season average up to .265. Brenton Doyle and Michael Toglia are the Rockies' top home run hitters this season, but both are batting under .220 for the year.
Diamondbacks Preview
Arizona has been on a tear, winning five straight games and taking eight consecutive series. They are 68-53 overall and trail the Dodgers by 3.5 games in the NL West. The Diamondbacks are 37-21 as favorites this season and have an overall run line record of 62-59.
This season, Diamondbacks games have averaged 9.9 runs per game, and their over/under record is 65-50. When the total has been set at 9 runs, their O/U record is 14-11-3. Heading into today's game, Arizona's straight-up record is 9-1 in their last 10 games.
Jordan Montgomery gets the start for the Diamondbacks today and comes in with a record of 7-6 and an ERA of 6.37. Looking back at his last outing, Montgomery took the loss, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on eight hits. He has made five quality starts this year, and his ERA at home is 10.73 compared to 4.82 on the road. Opponents are batting .304 off Montgomery this season. Overall, he has issued 3.46 walks per nine innings compared to 5.94 strikeouts.
Arizona comes into the game as the top-scoring team in the MLB, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks have also been one of the league's best home run-hitting teams, as they are 7th in the league in homers. Overall, they are 3rd in team batting average and have the league's best on-base percentage.
Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been the team's top power hitters this season, with Marte leading the team with 81 RBIs and Walker's 23 homers coming in as the 2nd most on the team. Over his last eight games, Jake McCarthy is hitting .452 with three homers and 15 RBIs. Corbin Carroll has also been swinging the bat well, going 8/28 with three homers over his last eight games.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Prediction: Over 9 Runs -118
With the Diamondbacks at -216 on the money line, we see there being better value in taking the over in this one, as the line is sitting at 9 runs. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Diamondbacks, giving us some wiggle room on the over/under line.
Looking at today's starters, we have Jordan Montgomery finishing with six strikeouts compared to Tanner Gordon with five. If you're looking for a player prop bet, Montgomery's strikeout line is a good option.
