Colorado Rockies (57-92) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (82-66)
Game Info: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 8:40 pm (Coors Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies +136 / Arizona Diamondbacks -162 — Over/Under: 11
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies meet Tuesday 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 an Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Arizona Diamondbacks will send out Jordan Montgomery for the start here and Montgomery is 8-6 with a 6.25 ERA and 73 strikeouts this season. Colorado will send out Ryan Feltner here and Feltner is 2-10 with a 4.89 ERA and 127 strikeouts this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks Recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this one looking to bounce back after starting the series with a 3-2 loss at the hands of the Rockies on Monday. It was not a good start to the series for the Diamondbacks after falling flat in their series against the Brewers this past weekend.
Diamondbacks Trying To Stay In Playoff Hunt
Ketel Marte has 136 hits in addition to a .292 batting average and 21 doubles with 32 home runs and 87 RBIs while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. also has 17 home runs and 70 RBIs as well this season. Corbin Carroll has a team-high 28 stolen bases, 14 triples, 19 home runs and 67 RBIs while Eugenio Suarez has 28 home runs, a team-high 95 RBIs and 157 strikeouts this season. Christian Walker also has 25 home runs with 78 RBIs of his own in addition to 124 strikeouts this season.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last eight games against the Diamondbacks following a win.
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last six road games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine home games following a home win.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last four road games against National League opponents following a road loss.
Colorado Rockies Recap
The Colorado Rockies come into this one looking to build on their series-opening win over the Diamondbacks to start the set on Monday. The win would help the Rockies get into a good spot to build on their series win over the Cubs from this past weekend.
Rockies Trying To Play Spoiler
Ezequiel Tovar leads the Rockies with 160 hits including a team-high 43 doubles, 24 home runs, and 68 RBIs with 186 strikeouts as well this season while Ryan McMahon has 19 home runs and 61 RBIs along with 25 doubles and 170 strikeouts as well. Brenton Doyle’s added 24 doubles, 22 home runs, 70 RBIs, and a team-high 29 stolen bases as well as 4 triples and Brendan Rodgers has a team-best .268 batting average this season. Michael Toglia’s also chipped in 24 home runs as well this season.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Rockies have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Diamondbacks have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a loss.
Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction
I’m going to take a shot on the Rockies here. Montgomery’s been arguably the least reliable starter for Arizona this season as he’s pitched a good chunk of the year but still has that ERA above six and keeps giving up a lot of hard contact. The Rockies on the other hand, have won Feltner’s last four starts seemingly out of nowhere, and I think they can get to Montgomery in this one. All in all, I think there’s value to be had with the Rockies here so give me Colorado in this one.