Colorado Rockies (61-98) vs LA Dodgers (95-64)
Game Info: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 8:10 pm (Coors Field)
Antonio Senzatela (0-0) (3.38) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-2) (3.07)
Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies +246 / LA Dodgers -280 --- Over/Under: 10.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies meet Saturday in MLB action from Coors Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers will send out Yoshinobu Yamamoto here and Yamamoto is 6-2 with a 2.96 ERA and 99 strikeouts this season. Antonio Senzatela will get the start for the Rockies here and Senzatela is 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA and 4 strikeouts this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this one looking to build on their series-opening 11-4 win over the Rockies from Friday’s matchup. The win put the Dodgers in a good spot to keep their series win streak alive, which includes series against the Padres, Rockies and Marlins all in the last two weeks.
Dodgers Pushing For Momentum
Entering Friday’s opener, Shohei Ohtani has 190 hits including a team-high 53 home runs, 37 doubles, 7 triples and 126 RBIs with a .305 batting average while Mookie Betts has 129 hits with 23 doubles, 5 triples, 19 homers and 75 RBIs of his own. Teoscar Hernandez also has 31 home runs with 94 RBIs and a team-high 183 strikeouts. Betts also has 16 stolen bases while Ohtani has a team-high 56 stolen bases. Freddie Freeman also has 22 home runs and 89 RBIs with 35 doubles and Will Smith has added 24 doubles, 19 home runs and 75 RBIs. Andy Pages has also chipped in 23 doubles on the year.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won seven of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
- The Rockies have lost four of their last five night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in five of their last six road games.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
Colorado Rockies Recap
The Colorado Rockies come into this one looking to bounce back after their rough start to the series in Friday’s matchup. The Rockies are trying to finish strong after back-to-back series losses to the Cardinals and Dodgers over the last week.
Rockies Looking To Save Face To Close Out The Year
Going into Friday’s matchup, Ezequiel Tovar leads the Rockies with 171 hits including a team-high 45 doubles, 25 home runs and 76 RBIs with 199 strikeouts as well this season while Ryan McMahon has 20 home runs and 64 RBIs along with 28 doubles and 182 strikeouts as well. Brenton Doyle’s added 24 doubles, 23 home runs, 72 RBIs and a team-high 29 stolen bases as well as 4 triples and Brendan Rodgers has a team-best .267 batting average this season. Michael Toglia’s also chipped in 25 home runs as well this season.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Rockies have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against NL West opponents following a road win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last four games as home underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 12 games at Coors Field following a road win.
Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction
I’m on the Dodgers here. I just don’t think there’s a whole lot for me to really be excited about with the Rockies in this matchup and while the Dodgers have little to play for and should maybe focus on getting ready for the playoffs, it hasn’t slowed them down and I think they keep forging ahead for another win in this one. Give me the Dodgers.
Chris’s Pick Los Angeles Dodgers -280
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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