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2022 MLB Handicapping
(51-66-0) Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals (63-51-0)
Date: Tuesday August 16th
Time: 07:45 ETPM ET
Venue: Busch Stadium St. Louis
Projected Pitchers: Kyle Freeland vs. José Quintana
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rockies 165 Cardinals -200
MLB run line Betting Odds: Rockies +1.5, Cardinals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Colorado Rockies
Heading into the game, the Colorado Rockies have an overall record of 51-66-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 18-36. In the NL West division, Colorado currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 63-54-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 26.0% of their games. The Rockies’ over-under record is 56-55-6.
For Colorado, Kyle Freeland gets the start with an overall record of 7-8. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.84. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.65 innings per outing, as well as 6.5 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.82 per 9. In total, Freeland has given up 13 home runs.
During the season, the Rockies bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.71.
During the season, the Colorado Rockies have performed well on offense, averaging 4.55 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -99.0. The Rockies come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.263. Colorado combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.235. Placing them 23rd. On the base paths, the Rockies have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 4th in the MLB in steals.
In the field, Colorado averages 0.55 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.91 per contest.
Heading into the game, the St. Louis Cardinals have an overall record of 63-51-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 37-21. In the NL Central division, St. Louis currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 64-50-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 59.0% of their games. The Cardinalss’ over-under record is 53-57-4.
For St. Louis, José Quintana gets the start with an overall record of 3-5. This includes a strong ERA of 3.32. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.15 innings per outing. as well as 7.78 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.71 per 9. In total, Quintana has given up 7 home runs.
During the season, the Cardinals bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERAs in the MLB at 3.78.
During the season, the St. Louis Cardinals have performed well on offense, averaging 4.70 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 79.0. The Cardinals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.253. On their balls in play, St. Louis has the 11th ranked BABIP of 0.265. With runners on base, the Cardinals are averaging just 0.68 stolen bases per game.
In the field, St. Louis averages 0.5 errors per game, placing them near the league average. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.68 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
- Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, José Quintana has a better WHIP of 1.26 compared to Kyle Freeland at 1.41. Freeland will be facing a Cardinals offense ranked 6th in batting average. Quintana has a tough matchup against a Rockies offense ranked 1st in batting average.
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