Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction MLB Picks 4/16/24

Philadelphia Phillies (8-8) vs Colorado Rockies (4-12)

Game Info: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:40 pm (Citizens Bank Park)

Ranger Suarez (2-0) (2.65) vs Austin Gomber (0-0) (4.91)

Betting Odds: Philadelphia Phillies -256 / Colorado Rockies +210 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Phillies prediction for this MLB showdown on Tuesday, April 16th at Dodger Stadium. We will take a look at: 

-Colorado Rockies recent form and recent player performance

-The Philadelphia Phillies recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Rockies vs Phillies 

Rockies Offense Looks to Bounce Back

The Rockies' offense wasn’t good on Monday, scoring only one run and that led to the defeat. The Rockies are averaging 4.31 runs, while their pitching is giving up 6.43 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. Ryan McMahon has hit two home runs and driven in 11 RBIs. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Austin Gomber who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 4.91. The Rockies will take on the Mariners after this series.

Phillies Pitching Steps Up

The Phillies got good pitching on Monday on the way to the victory. Aaron Nola went 7.1 innings, giving up four hits and one run. The Phillies are averaging 3.63 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.44 runs per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 12th. Getting the start for the Phillies will be Ranger Suarez, who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 2.65. In the last game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went six innings giving up two hits and zero runs. 

Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts

  • Trea Turner has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Ranger Suarez has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit a home run in three of the Phillies' last four home games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • Whit Merrifield has recorded at least one RBI in each of his seven previous appearances against the Rockies after playing the previous day.
  • Bryce Harper has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 home appearances against the Rockies after playing the previous day.
  • Ranger Suarez has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances with the Phillies as home favorites.
  • Bryce Harper has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 14 home appearances against the Rockies.
  • Trea Turner has scored at least one run in 11 of his last 12 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • J.T. Realmuto has recorded a Single in seven of his last eight home appearances after playing the previous day.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

  • Charlie Blackmon has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Charlie Blackmon has scored at least one run in seven of the Rockies' last eight night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Charlie Blackmon has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rockies' last eight night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Kris Bryant has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 10 Tuesday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
  • Elias Diaz has recorded at least one Single in eight of his last nine appearances.
  • Kris Bryant has hit a home run in three of his last four Tuesday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
  • Charlie Blackmon has recorded at least one Double in six of the Rockies' last eight night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Philadelphia Phillies rank 30th in the league for doubles this season (12).
  • The Philadelphia Phillies rank 3rd in the league for strikeouts this season (166).
  • The Colorado Rockies rank T1st in the league for triples this season (5).
  • The Colorado Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.95).

Rockies vs Phillies Prediction

The Rockies bats haven’t been great this season, and it’s not going to get any easier against Suarez. Suarez sits with an ERA of 2.65, and he’s going to lockdown here. Austin Gomber hasn’t been awful, and the Phillies' offense is ranked 26th. Both of these teams are going to really struggle to score here, and that will be the difference here, as this game is going to stay under the total. 

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