The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks clash Wednesday in game 3 of an MLB series at Chase Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Rockies look to play spoiler after losing 12 of their last 15 games. The Rockies have the worst record in the NL at 51-87. The Rockies pitching staff is 29th in ERA (5.59), 29th in WHIP (1.52) and 28th in quality starts (35). The Rockies’ offense is 20th in runs per game (4.39), 17th in batting average (.248) and 28th in homers (135). Ezequiel Tovar leads the Rockies with 125 hits and 64 RBI, while Ryan McMahon and Elias Diaz have combined for 237 hits and 133 RBI. Chris Flexen gets the ball, and he is 1-6 with a 6.89 ERA and 57 strikeouts this season. Flexen is 1-1 with a 5.48 ERA and 19 strikeouts in his career against the Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies Team Facts

• The Rockies have lost each of their last 13 Wednesday road games against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven day games against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field following a win.
• The Rockies have led after 7 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as road underdogs.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Diamondbacks need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Diamondbacks are 1 game back in the NL wild card race. The Diamondbacks pitching staff is 22nd in ERA (4.63), 19th in WHIP (1.34) and 12th in quality starts (52). The Diamondbacks’ offense is 14th in runs per game (4.64), 14th in batting average (.252) and 20th in homers (151). Ketel Marte leads the Diamondbacks with 135 hits and 70 RBI, while Corbin Carroll and Christian Walker have combined for 268 hits and 157 RBI. Zach Davies gets the ball, and he is 2-5 with a 6.45 ERA and 57 strikeouts this season. Davies is 4-3 with a 4.40 ERA and 55 strikeouts in his career against the Rockies.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Facts

• The Diamondbacks have won each of their last seven day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against the Rockies at Chase Field following a loss.
• The Diamondbacks have trailed after 7 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last five Wednesday games at Chase Field.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Arizona Diamondbacks ranks 1st in the league for triples this season (38).
• The Arizona Diamondbacks ranks 3rd in the league for steals this season (135).
• The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (949).
• The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.285).

Randy’s Pick

I can’t get behind the Rockies for obvious reasons, as they’re the worst team in the NL and have checked out months ago. However, the Diamondbacks can’t string wins together, and that’s with their playoffs hopes dropping with every loss. I’m looking at the over in this spot. Chris Flexen has a 6.89 ERA and 1.71 WHIP, while Zach Davies has a 6.45 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. Flexen has allowed 22 homers in 78.1 innings. I expect some fireworks with two below average pitchers. Give me the over.