In this article, we will formulate an Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 14th, at Chase Field.
Rockies Fell Short
The Rockies fell short on Tuesday, and they scored only three runs, and they ended up losing by a run. Austin Gomber went six innings, giving up six hits and two runs. The Rockies looked confident on Tuesday, and they were able to secure the Rockies are averaging 4.28 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.86 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 16th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 30th. They have a run differential of -1.58 runs, which is 29th in the league. Brenton Doyle has hit 20 home runs and driven in 59 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Tanner Gordon, who sits with an 0-3 record and an ERA of 6.15. In his last start against the Atlanta Braves, he went five innings giving up six hits and two runs.
Why the Rockies Will Beat the Diamondbacks
- The Rockies have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line each of their last six Wednesday games against teams that held a losing record.
Diamondbacks Pulled it Out
It wasn’t the best game for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, but they were able to secure the victory. Jake McCarthy finished with three hits and two RBIs. The Diamondbacks are averaging 5.24 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.67 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 1st in the league, while the pitching is ranked 23rd. Ketel Marte has hit 30 home runs and driven in 81 RBis. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Jordan Montgomery, who sits with a 7-6 record and an ERA of 6.37. In his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies, he went 5.2 innings giving up eight hits and four runs.
Why the Diamondbacks Will Beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost each of their last eight day games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last seven games following a home win.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in eight of their last 10 day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line each of their last three day games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game, and it could be the highest scoring game of the season. Montgomery sits with an ERA of 6.37, and he’s going to be blown up here. Gordon sits with an ERA of 6.15, and he’s going to be blown up here by the top offense in all of baseball. Both offenses are going to go over the eight run mark here, and the over is going to cash here.