The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks meet Friday in MLB action at the Chase Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rockies vs Diamondbacks prediction.
Rockies vs Diamondbacks Odds
The Rockies are big underdogs, priced at +184 on the ML, while the Diamondbacks are -220 favorites. Outside of the Cardinals – Dodgers matchup, the Diamondbacks are the biggest favorite on Friday’s MLB card. The over / under is set at 9 runs.
Rockies vs Diamondbacks Pitching Matchup
Cal Quantrill gets the ball for the Rockies, and he was 4-7 with a 5.24 ERA and 58 strikeouts last season. Quantrill is 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA and 20 strikeouts in his career against the Diamondbacks.
Merrill Kelly gets the ball for the Diamondbacks, and he was 12-8 with a 3.29 ERA and 187 strikeouts last season. Kelly is 5-3 with a 3.89 ERA and 67 strikeouts in his career against the Rockies.
Rockies vs Diamondbacks Injuries
The Rockies have four injured pitchers, who are all out until further notice. Those pitchers are Daniel Bard, Lucas Gilbreath, German Marquez and Antonio Senzatela. The Diamondbacks are in the exact same boat with injuries to Paul Sewald, Eduardo Rodriguez, Randal Grichuk and Drey Jameson.
Rockies vs Diamondbacks Recent Meeting / Next Series
The Rockies were rocked in Thursday’s loss, 16-1. The Rockies allowed 14 runs in the third inning alone. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led Arizona with 5 RBI, while Christian Walker and Gabriel Moreno combined for 4 hits and 5 RBI. The Rockies play the Cubs and Rays in a 3-game series after this, and the Diamondbacks will play 3 games against the Yankees.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Facts
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last seven games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 7 innings in each of their last seven games against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last eight night games between the Rockies and Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games against NL West opponents.
Colorado Rockies Team Facts
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 road games.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line seven of their last eight road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last six road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last eight night games at Chase Field.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games.
Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction
It’s just one game, but the Rockies showed early why many believe they’re going to be a bottom five team in MLB this season. Quantrill doesn’t provide the warm and fuzzy either after his 5.24 ERA and 1.46 WHIP last season with the Guardians. Kelly has gotten better in each of his last 3 seasons, and he had a top-15 ERA last year. Kelly has produced 43 strikeouts in 162 at bats against current Rockies. Give me the Diamondbacks, and I’ll lay the RL to shave down the juice.