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2022 MLB Handicapping
(14-10-0) Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (13-13-0)
Date: Friday, May 6th
Time: 09:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Chase Field Arizona
Projected Pitchers: Chad Kuhl vs. Merrill Kelly
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rockies 110 Diamondbacks -132
MLB run line Betting Odds: Rockies +1.5, Diamondbacks -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
Colorado Rockies
As the Colorado Rockies travel to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, they are off to a strong start, going 14-10-0, placing them 3rd in the NL West division. Heading into play, the Rockies have won half of their 9 road games, sitting at 4-5. The unit is coming off a winning effort over Washington by a score of 9-7. For the year, Colorado has played a total of 8 series, going 5-1-2.
Starting for the Rockies will be Chad Kuhl. On the season, he has an overall record of 3-0. Coming into the game, Kuhl has put together an ERA of 1.9 across his 4 outings. Currently, opponents are batting just 0.16 against the right-hander. In his 23.2 innings of work, Kuhl has given up 2 home runs.
Colorado has started the year with a hot offense, averaging 4.63 runs per game, good for 5th in the MLB. One reason why the Rockies are have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate is their team batting average of 0.263, which ranks 1st in the league. So far, Colorado’s lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.04 home runs per game, ranks 8th.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona hosts Colorado ranked 5th in the NL West division with a .500 record sitting at NL West division. The Diamondbacks will need a win in today’s game to move their record at Chase Field (5-7) above the .500 mark. Arizona is coming off a winning effort over Miami by a score of 8-7. So far, the team has won less than half of their series, going just 2-3-3.
Making the start for Arizona is Merrill Kelly. So far, Kelly has a record of 2-1. Leading up to the game, Kelly has an ERA of just 1.27. Currently, opponents are batting just 0.208 against the right-hander. While facing 114 batters, Merrill Kelly has not allowed a home run. Compared to other pitchers, Kelly has a strikeout percentage of 23.0%, placing him near the MLB average.
At the plate, Arizona is just the 25th ranked scoring offense, averaging 3.50 runs per game. A key reason for the Diamondbacks’ lack of run scoring is a team batting average that sits at just (0.191), placing them 30th in the league. Even though Arizona’s lineup has yet to find consistency at the plate, they are averaging 1.12 home runs per contest,
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
- Diamondbacks are 50-110 in their last 160 overall.
- Diamondbacks are 31-76 in their last 107 vs. a team with a winning record.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Prediction:
Coming into this matchup, Colorado is ranked just 16th in runs scored vs right-handed pitching. If the Rockies are going to pick up their scoring vs right-handed pitching, they will need to improve upon their team batting average of just 0.236 (14th). Not only is the team struggling to string together hits against right-handed pitching, but they also have a below-average BB% at just 8.9%.
So far, Arizona has had its troubles when facing right-handed pitching, averaging just 0.12 runs per game (17th). The Diamondbacks will look to improve upon their team batting average of just 0.194 (30th). Arizona has made up for their low batting average vs righties by generating walks, ranking 3rd in league with a BB% of 10.8.
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