Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 5-17-2023 MLB Picks
Colorado Rockies (18-25) vs Cincinnati Reds (19-23)
2023-05-17 15:10:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies -217 / Cincinnati Reds +165 --- Over/Under: 13
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The Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies meet Wednesday in MLB action at Coors Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Reds have scored 12 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 8 of their last 11 games. The Reds have won 5 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Jonathan India leads the Reds with 45 hits and 18 RBI while TJ Friedl and Tyler Stephenson have combined for 75 hits and 34 RBI. Graham Ashcraft gets the ball, and he is 2-1 with a 3.95 ERA and 33 strikeouts this season. This will be Ashcraft’s first career game against the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies have scored 14 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 games. The Rockies have won 9 of their last 10 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Kris Bryant leads the Rockies with 44 hits and 14 RBI while Charlie Blackmon and Elias Diaz have combined for 78 hits and 34 RBI. Austin Gomber gets the ball, and he is 3-4 with a 6.30 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. Gomber is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his career against the Reds.
Trends
The Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 Wednesday games and 16-35 in their last 51 road games. The Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 home games and 10-4 in their last 14 overall. The under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 Wednesday games. The under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 overall. The Reds are 22-45 in the last 67 meetings in Colorado and 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.
Randy’s Pick
The Colorado Rockies are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but we’re getting big plus money with the better pitcher on the mound. Graham Ashcraft has looked head and shoulders better than Austin Gomber through 40-plus innings. Give me the Reds and the potential big payout.