In this article, we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Rockies prediction for this MLB showdown on Wednesday, April 10th at Coors Field. We will take a look at:
-The Arizona Diamondbacks recent form and recent player performance
-The Colorado Rockies recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Diamondbacks and Rockies.
What a pitching performance for the Diamondbacks
It was quite the pitching performance on Wednesday against the Rockies. They scored three runs in the first two innings and the pitching lockdown the rest of the way. Merrill Kelly went six innings giving up six hits and two runs. The Diamondbacks are averaging six runs per game, while their pitching is giving up 4.73 runs per game. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Tommy Henry, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 7.00. The Diamondbacks will take on the Cardinals after this series.
Rockies Need to Get Offense Going Here
The Rockies are going to need to get the offense going here. It’s unacceptable for this team to only score two runs at Coors Field, and they are going to need to get the offense going here. The Rockies are averaging 4.45 runs while their pitching is giving up 7.36 runs per game. The offense is ranked 15th, while the pitching is ranked 30th. Austin Gomber who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 6.23. The Rockies will play against the Blue Jays following this series.
Colorado Rockies Team Facts
- The Rockies have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against the Diamondbacks following a home loss.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 home games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Rockies have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last nine day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three home day games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the Diamondbacks and Rockies.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Facts
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last nine day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last nine day games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last five day games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 7 innings in each of their last five day games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last five day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction
Runs were hard to come by on Wednesday, but it’s going to be a lot different here. Gomber sits with an ERA of 6.23 while Henry sits with an ERA of 7.00. Both of the starting pitchers are going to be awful here, and this game is going to get out of hand early. This is a game where both teams could go over 10 runs, and it wouldn’t surprise me a lot. Back the over to cash.