Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 9/21/2024 Free Pick & MLB Betting Prediction




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2024 MLB Handicapping – Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers

(59-95) Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (92-62)
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: 9:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Cal Quantrill vs. Walker Buehler
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rockies +230 | Dodgers -278 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Rockies +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9

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Rockies vs. Dodgers Gameday

It’s a beautiful night for baseball in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers host the Rockies at Dodger Stadium. The first pitch is set for 9:10 PM, and the temperature is a comfortable 78 degrees under a clear sky. Walker Buehler gets the start for the Dodgers, while Cal Quantrill takes the mound for the Rockies.

Los Angeles comes into this NL West matchup with a record of 92-62, good for first place in the division. They’ve won three straight games and are heavy favorites tonight, with a money line of -278. Colorado, on the other hand, is 59-95 and in last place in the NL West. They’ve dropped their last two games and are looking to play spoiler against the Dodgers, with a money line payout of +230.

Los Angeles picked up a 6-4 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Dodgers had a three-run 5th inning and scored two more insurance runs in the 7th. As for the Rockies, they scored one run in the 6th and added their final three runs in the 9th.

Kyle Freeland got the start for the Rockies, going six innings and giving up four runs while striking out three. He took the loss in the game. Ryan Brasier only went one inning for the Dodgers but didn’t give up a run and got the win.

Shohei Ohtani hit the game’s only home run while going 3/4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Teoscar Hernandez also had a two-hit game for Los Angeles.

Colorado is on the road today, and they are 59-95 overall, putting them 5th in the NL West. Currently, they trail the Dodgers by 33 games in the division. So far, they have gone just 17-30 in divisional games.

The Rockies have dropped two straight games, and they are 23-56 on the road this year. At home, the Rockies are 36-39 this season. As the underdog, Colorado is 57-93 this year, which includes going 2-2 as the favorite. Their overall series record is 13-31-4, but they have won two straight series.

Colorado’s games have averaged 9.9 runs per game, and the Rockies have a 75-76 over/under record on the season. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 9 runs, and when the line has been set at 9 runs this season, the Rockies have a 6-5-1 over/under record. The over has hit in two straight games for Colorado.

Rockies Gambling

When the Rockies are favored, they are 1-3 against the run line. They are 75-75 against the run line as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.8, while it is -4.1 in losing games. Their overall run line record is 76-78, and their average run margin is -1.5 runs per game.

Rockies Stats

The Colorado Rockies have been a better offensive team at home this season, averaging 5.0 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. Their total of 172 home runs is right around the league average, and their .241 team batting average is 12th.

They do struggle with strikeouts, ranking 29th in the league in that category. Ezequiel Tovar has been one of the Rockies’ top hitters this season, leading the team in home runs and RBI. He has been consistent over his last 6 games, going 6 for 25 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI. Sam Hilliard is also on a 4-game hitting streak.

Los Angeles is currently 92-62 overall this season, putting them 1st in the NL West. They hold a four-game lead over the Padres for the top spot in the division. The Dodgers have won three straight games, and they are 6-4 across their last 10.

So far, the Dodgers have gone 25-19 against other teams in the NL West. At home, they are 49-27 this year compared to a 43-35 mark on the road. The Dodgers have been the favorite in most of their games, going 87-50 in those matchups. As for their record as the home favorite, they are 48-27 this year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home today against the Colorado Rockies. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Dodgers have a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game this season.

Their over/under record for the season is 86-65, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 13-9-3. The over has hit in seven straight games for the Dodgers.

Dodgers Gambling

Los Angeles has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 78-76 overall. They have been especially good at home, where they are 39-37 against the run line. The Dodgers have been favored in 137 games this season, going 71-66 against the run line. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.8, while it drops to -3.4 in losses.

Dodgers Stats

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been an offensive powerhouse this season, ranking near the top of the league in several key offensive categories. Their 5.2 runs per game is 2nd in the MLB, and they are 1st in runs scored per game on the road at 5.3. The Dodgers’ offense is also 3rd in total home runs with 220, and they lead the league in slugging percentage at .443.

Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear recently, hitting .464 over his last 6 games with 5 home runs and 18 RBIs. He is currently on a 4-game hitting streak, while Andy Pages has a 3-game hitting streak.

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Rockies Dodgers Pitching

Cal Quantrill will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Cubs, as he gets the start for the Rockies today. In that start, he took the loss, going just 2 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Quantrill has made 27 starts and has a record of 8-10. His ERA for the season is 4.68, along with a WHIP of 1.47.

For the year, he has allowed 20 home runs and is averaging 6.73 strikeouts per nine innings. Quantrill’s ERA on the road is 6.45, compared to 4.64 at home.

Walker Buehler gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Rockies at home. So far this season, he has made 14 starts and has a record of 1-5 with an ERA of 5.54. Buehler’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.61. In his 14 appearances, he has turned in three quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Buehler finished with a no-decision against the Braves.

In that start, he went six innings and gave up one earned run on five hits. Before that outing, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends

• The Rockies head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
• The Rockies they are 4-6 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
• Conversely, the Dodgers are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
• Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
• Also, the Rockies are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
• The Dodgers have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:

Our predicted final score for this one is 6-2 in favor of the Dodgers, which would make the Rockies on the money line a good payout if you think they can pull off the upset. However, we are actually going to be going with the UNDER, as we see the Dodgers and Rockies combining for 8 runs, and with the line sitting at 9, there is some good value there.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Walker Buehler finishing with six strikeouts compared to Cal Quantrill with just four. Buehler is also the better option to pick up a win, as he is third in our rankings compared to Quantrill at 15th.

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Back for round 3 writing at Cappers Picks. George M. graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Journalism. He's been a huge sports fan since he was a young child, and plays in multiple basketball leagues, plus he loves to listen to Hip-Hop in his free time. A future ambition? To become a NBA Scout or Analyst.

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