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2022 MLB Handicapping
(0-0) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies (0-0)
Date: Friday, April 8th, 2022
Time: 4:10 PM ET
Venue: Coors Field
Projected Pitchers: Walker Buehler (LAD) vs. Kyle Freeland (COL)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers -190 Rockies +180
MLB run line Betting Odds: Dodgers -1.5, Rockies +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 11
The Dodgers and Rockies will be facing off on an opening day in 2022.
Walker Buehler will be opposed by Kyle Freeland in this one.
These teams met last year on opening day and the Dodgers took care of business in that one.
Los Angeles Dodgers
If the Dodgers stayed put, they would have been a very dangerous team this year, but they did not stay put. In fact, they did the very opposite in the offseason.
Los Angeles went out and acquired star first baseman Freddie Freeman on a 6 year, $162. Not that they needed any more firepower on their offense, but now they have more of it.
Some have thrown around the word super team or all-star team when describing these guys and that is not too far from the truth. When you look at the players on this roster, it is hard to be critical of all that many of them.
A year ago, even though they won 106 games, the season did not end how they would have hoped, as they lost to the Braves in the playoffs, who eventually won the World Series.
Even after a disappointing end to last season, there is no reason to believe that this group cannot make a deep playoff run and maybe win it all by the time October hits.
Given all the money that this ownership group has spent, anything less than a championship is a failure, which makes sense when you look at who is on this team.
Walker Buehler, who is the opening day starter, will look to keep up what has been a strong career of his so far. In 2021, he pitched quite well and to me, showed he is one of the better arms in the game today.
With a rotation and bullpen that is very strong, to go along with a potent and balanced offense, the sky is the limit on what this club can do in the regular season and beyond for this season.
Colorado Rockies
Unlike their divisional rival, there is not a whole lot of positivity associated with this Rockies team at the moment.
Shortstop Trevor Story is now a member of the Boston Red Sox, which is certainly a big loss for this team. It is never easy to replace a bat or glove like that.
They did, however, acquire Kris Bryant to be their third baseman, which is unquestionably a big signing for them, especially when they are not considered among one of the teams in the NL that is a contender for this season.
There is no question that 2021 was a year to forget for this Colorado team, who really was not very competitive.
In a National League West that is once again going to be very competitive, is never too early for this team to beat the Dodgers, as each win can really count, even if it is early.
There are some talented arms in the rotation, but there are still some question marks on that side of the field.
I will say that I was a bit confused that Freeland is getting the start on Friday over German Marquez, who was an All-Star the previous season and the guy that a lot of folks view to be as the ace of the staff.
A lot of people are high on the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants in this division, so it is definitely fair to say that if Colorado were to have a strong season, it would be viewed as expected by the majority of people in the game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The Dodgers are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games.
- The Dodgers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games on the road against Colorado.
- The total has gone over in 4 of the Dodgers’ last 5 games.
- The Rockies are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games.
- The total has gone over in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games played in April.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Prediction:
It is no secret that the Dodgers are a very good team and I feel that will be put on display on Friday.
I feel that this well-balanced offensive attack matches up well with Freeland on the hill here.
The success that Los Angeles has had over Colorado over the years is well documented and I look for that keep up here.
I like LA as the 1.5 run favorite.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Dodgers -1.5
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