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2024 MLB Handicapping – Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
(44-29) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies (25-46)
Date: Monday, June 17th
Time: 8:40 ET
Venue: Coors Field Denver, CO
Projected Starting Pitchers: James Paxton vs. Cal Quantrill
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers -173 | Rockies +146 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Dodgers -1.5 | Rockies +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 11.5
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At 8:40 PM ET in Denver, the Rockies will host the Dodgers in an NL West showdown. The Dodgers are favored on the road with a money line of -173, while the Rockies are at +146. The over/under line is set at 11.5 runs.
On the mound, James Paxton will start for the Dodgers, while Cal Quantrill will get the ball for the Rockies. The Dodgers are currently leading the NL West with a 44-29 record, while the Rockies are in last place at 25-46.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles is 44-29 overall and leads the NL West by eight games over the Padres. The Dodgers will be on the road today, taking on the Rockies. So far, they have gone 13-10 in divisional games.
At home, the Dodgers have been good, putting together a record of 24-15. On the road, Los Angeles is 20-14 this season. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 42-26 and 2-3 as the underdog. They have an overall series record of 15-10 and won their most recent series vs. the Royals.
Shohei Ohtani was excellent in the Dodgers’s most recent game vs. the Royals, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out nine. The Dodgers’s offense was carried by Freddie Freeman, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.
Tyler Glasnow started for the Athletics, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out nine. The Dodgers’s bullpen closed things out with Evan Phillips getting the save.
Dodgers Gambling
Today’s over/under line of 11.5 runs is the highest of the season for the Dodgers, who have played 73 games with lower lines. The Dodgers have gone over the total in 36 of their 73 games this season, and their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs.
When the Dodgers win, they win big, as their average run margin in victories is 4.2 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of 2.8 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 36-37, and they are 18-21 against the run line at home. As the favorite, they are 34-34 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are just 2-3.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most potent offenses in the league this season, ranking 5th in runs per game at 4.9. Their home and road splits are identical at 4.9 runs per game, which is good for 5th in the league. The Dodgers have been hitting the ball well, ranking 3rd in batting average at .255 and 3rd in total home runs with 98. Their on-base percentage of .334 is the best in the league, and their OPS of .770 is also tops in the MLB. Shohei Ohtani has been the team’s best hitter this season, leading the team in batting average at .309 and total home runs with 19. He also has 46 RBI, which is 2nd on the team. Freddie Freeman is currently on a 6-game hitting streak.
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Colorado Rockies
With an overall record of 25-46, the Rockies are 18 games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. So far, they are just 9-14 in divisional games. Colorado will take on the Dodgers today with an overall home record of 14-19, and they are just 11-27 on the road this season.
As the underdog, the Rockies have yet to win a game this year when favored. Their series record is 4-17-2, and they have dropped two straight series.
The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Pirates with an 8-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 6th inning before the Pirates scored five runs in the top of the 6th. Colorado was the -105 favorite at home going into the game.
Dakota Hudson had a rough outing, giving up three earned runs on seven hits and issuing a walk. He also hit a batter and took the loss. The Rockies’s offense scored their only two runs in the 2nd inning and went 9 innings without scoring again.
Rockies Gambling
The Rockies have played 70 games this season, and only 4 of them have had an over/under line higher than 11.5 runs. Their games have averaged 10 runs per game, and their over/under record is 36-34. When the line has been set at 11.5 runs, the over has hit in both games.
When the Rockies win, they do so by an average of 3.2 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 4.2 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 35-36, and they are 16-17 against the run line at home. They have gone 19-19 against the run line on the road, and as the underdog, they are 35-36 against the run line.
Rockies Stats
The Colorado Rockies have been a below-average offensive team this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game, which ranks 19th in the league. Their home offense has been better, scoring 4.7 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. Their batting average of .249 is 9th in the league, but their total of 60 home runs is 21st. Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon have been two of their top hitters this season. Tovar is hitting .290 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI, while McMahon is hitting .265 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI. In terms of recent performances, Hunter Goodman is hitting .400 over his last 3 games, while McMahon is hitting .350 over his last 5 games. Charlie Blackmon is currently on a 6-game hitting streak.
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Dodgers Rockies Pitching
Left-hander James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Rockies on the road. So far this season, he has made 12 starts and has a record of 6-1 to go along with an ERA of 3.92. In his 12 appearances, Paxton has turned in five quality starts and is coming off a game in which he only allowed one earned run in six innings of work. Looking back, he has been hit hard in two of his last four outings, giving up at least five earned runs in those starts. Opponents are batting .237 off Paxton this season, and his WHIP is 1.41.
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Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today and comes in with a record of 6-4 and an ERA of 3.30. So far, he has made 14 starts, and opponents are batting .228 off the right-hander this season. Quantrill has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 6.38 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he didn’t give up a run in six innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. The right-hander has done most of his work on the road, going 4-2 with a 3.59 ERA compared to 2-2 with a 3.96 ERA at home.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Dodgers head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Dodgers they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Rockies are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Rockies have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Dodgers are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 3-0 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Rockies have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
With the Rockies being the underdogs at +146, we see this as a great value pick. Our predicted score is 5-4 in favor of the Rockies, and with the money line payout, this is the way we recommend playing this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have James Paxton finishing with six strikeouts, which is the highest among today’s starters. As for Cal Quantrill, we have him ending the game with just four K’s.
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