Pick details
| MATCHUP | Arizona Diamondbacks | Colorado Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-23 | 18-28 |
| Spread | -1.5 101 | +1.5 -122 |
| Moneyline | -156 | +129 |
| Total | Over 10.5 (-118) | Under 10.5 (-102) |
| Where | Coors Field, Denver, Colorado | |
| When | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN Unlmtd | |
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter Sunday’s contest with a 21–23 overall record (3rd in the National League West) and a 9–14 mark on the road. The Diamondbacks offense has struggled this season. Through 44 games played in 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks have compiled 190 runs scored (24th in MLB), 84 doubles, a .237 team batting average and 37 home runs which ranks a rather low 24th in Major League Baseball.The Diamondbacks arrive at Sunday’s game in subpar form. More specifically, Arizona has won lost three of the team’s last four games played this season, including a 6–5 loss to the Texas Rangers four days ago.
Arizona will turn to right hander Michael Soroka in this contest. In eight starts made this season, Soroka has compiled a 5–2 win‑loss record (6th in MLB), a 3.53 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP and 47 strikeouts, while allowing 45 hits and 12 walks in 43.1 innings pitched. Soroka will look to build on positive early season performance in tomorrow’s matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
Offensively, the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup features outfielder Corbin Carroll and first baseman Ildemaro Vargas. Corbin Carroll has tallied a .272 batting average, 5 home runs, 21 RBIs, 26 walks and an .888 OPS (26th in MLB). Vargas has amassed a robust .338 batting average (1st in MLB), 7 home runs, 30 RBIs and a .920 OPS which ranks ninth in Major League Baseball.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies enter Sunday’s matchup with an 18–28 overall record (5th in the National League West) and a 9–12 mark at home. The Rockies have played below average baseball recently, losing five of the team’s last seven games played this season, including a 7–2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week.Colorado will start right hander Michael Lorenzen, who continues to provide veteran stability to the Rockies starting pitching rotation. In nine starts made this season, Lorenzen has compiled a 2–5 win-loss record, a 6.55 ERA, a 1.84 WHIP and 31 strikeouts, while allowing 67 hits and 14 walks in 44 innings pitched.
Shifting our focus to the Colorado offense, the Rockies lineup features outfielder Troy Johnston and catcher Hunter Goodman. Troy Johnston enters this contest with a .316 batting average (7th in MLB), 2 home runs, 11 walks, 20 RBIs and an .828 OPS. Hunter Goodman has compiled 11 home runs (16th in MLB), 8 doubles, 11 walks, 19 RBIs and an .827 OPS.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win.
• Offensive production. Outfielder Corbin Carroll and first baseman Ildemaro Vargas continue to anchor the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup.• Enhanced motivation. The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost three of the team’s last four games played this season.
• Quality starting pitching. In eight starts made this season, Michael Soroka has compiled a 5–2 win‑loss record (6th in MLB), a 3.53 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 43.1 innings pitched
Why the Colorado Rockies will win.
• Home field advantage. Colorado has amassed a 9-12 record at home. The Rockies will look to improve on that subpar record in tomorrow’s matchup with the Diamondbacks.• Offensive upside. Troy Johnston and Hunter Goodman provide a strong core to the Rockies lineup.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Prediction
In my opinion, this matchup favors the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona starting pitcher Michael Soroka enters tomorrow’s contest with a 5-2 win-loss record, a 1.32 WHIP and 47 strikeouts, while Colorado hurler Michael Lorenzen has allowed a whopping 67 hits and 14 walks in just 44 innings pitched. With that said, the Diamondbacks are the clear side to be on in this one. I am backing the Arizona Diamondbacks on the moneyline in this game.Hans Geevers's Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks ML
