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2022 MLB Handicapping
(35-47-0) Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (37-45-0)
Date: Friday, July 8th
Time: 09:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Chase Field Arizona
Projected Pitchers: Chad Kuhl vs. Zac Gallen
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rockies 124 Diamondbacks -148
MLB run line Betting Odds: Rockies +1.5, Diamondbacks -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Colorado Rockies
Heading into the game, the Colorado Rockies have an overall record of 35-47-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 12-26. In the NL West division, Colorado currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 42-40-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 26.0% of their games. The Rockies’ over-under record is 39-37-6.
For Colorado, Chad Kuhl gets the start with an overall record of 5-5. His current ERA sits at 3.83, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.47 innings per outing, as well as 6.45 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.28 per 9. In total, Kuhl has given up 8 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Rockies have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.75.
So far, the Colorado Rockies have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.46 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -74.0. The Rockies come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.259. Colorado combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.231. Placing them 26th. On the base paths, the Rockies have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 2nd in the MLB in steals.
Colorado has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.71 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.99 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Arizona Diamondbacks have an overall record of 37-45-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 21-23. In the NL West division, Arizona currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 45-37-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 26.0% of their games. The Diamondbacks’ over-under record is 37-42-3.
For Arizona, Zac Gallen gets the start with an overall record of 4-2. His current ERA sits at 3.51, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.47 innings per outing. as well as 8.45 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.52 per 9. In total, Gallen has given up 9 home runs.
During the season, the Diamondbacks bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.39.
So far, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.24 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -43.0. The Diamondbacks head into the game ranked just 29th in team batting average. On their balls in play, Arizona has the 8th ranked BABIP of 0.275. On the base paths, the Diamondbacks have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 11th in the MLB in steals.
Arizona has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.65 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.84 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Rockies are 41-88 in their last 129 road games.
- Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
- Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Diamondbacks are 25-67 in their last 92 vs. National League West.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Zac Gallen has a better WHIP of 1.06 compared to Chad Kuhl at 1.32. I expect a strong performance from Chad Kuhl, as the Diamondback’s offense is ranked just 29th. Gallen has a tough matchup against a Rockies offense ranked 2nd in batting average.
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