Colorado vs Dodgers Preview – MLB Odds
On the season the Rockies have an Over/Under record of 13-9 and a run-line W/L record of 15-8 and the Dodgers have an Over/Under record of 10-12 and a run-line W/L record of 15-8.
Venue/ Stadium: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Time/Date: 10:10 PM EST Friday, April 25, 2014
MLB Odds From: BetOnline
Moneyline: Rockies +120 / Dodgers -140
Over/Under: 7.5 runs
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Colorado Rockies (12-11) vs. L.A. Dodgers (13-10)
This season the Dodgers are 5-7 at home and the Rockies are 4-7 on the road.
In their last games the Dodgers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 and the Rockies lost to the San Francisco Giants 12-10.
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The Dodgers are only 4-6 in their last 10 games, but they are still in first place in the NL West with a ? game lead over the Giants and 1 game up on the Rockies. This is the first series between these 2 division rivals this season.
The Rockies have won 6 of their last 9 games and they are winning because of their offense, which ranks 1st in the Majors in runs scored. Their offense will be key, s their pitching only ranks 23rd in team ERA.
Jordan Lyles (3-0 3.04 ERA) goes for the Rockies tonight and he had a great last outing going 7 innings and not giving up any earned runs in a win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Lyles was a rookie last season and got shelled in his only start facing the Dodgers going 5 innings and giving up 3 HR and 3 walks in a loss.
Josh Beckett (0-0 2.57 ERA) gets the starting nod for the Dodgers tonight and he was solid in his last outing going 5 innings and not giving up any earned runs in a no decision facing the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Beckett has pitched well in his last 2 starts even though he has yet to pick up a win. Since coming to the Dodgers he is 1-2 with a 4.60 ERA in 3 starts facing the Rockies.
The Dodgers are only 1-5 in Beckett’s last 6 starts and have lost 4 of 5 with him on the mound at home.
The Dodgers rank 6th in the league in team ERA and 17th in runs.
Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon is red hot hitting .410 and hitting 5 HR in his last 3 games.
Troy Tulowitzki is hitting over .500 in his last 6 games with and has gone yard in his last 2 games and Nolan Arenado is riding a 14-game hitting streak.
Betting Trends
The Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 overall, 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter, and they have an Over record of 4-1-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
The Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss, 16-7 in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning record, and they have an Over record of 7-1 in Beckett’s last 8 home starts.
In the last 7 games between these 2 teams in L.A. the total has gone Under 6 times.
Jason’s Pick:
I think Lyles will have another good start and the Rockies offense will rough up Beckett. Colorado will win this game taking the first game if this 3-game series.
