In this article, we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 10, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (30-86, 14-44 Away) are now on a six-game losing skid following a devastating sweep at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays and two losses to the Diamondbacks in this series. The Rox were close to snapping that negative streak last night, but fell short 6-5. Brenton Doyle led the offense with two RBI, while Bradley Blalock pitched for 4.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing five runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and three walks. Jimmy Herget took the loss.
This season, the Rockies average 3.72 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .236/.295/.392 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 6.01 ERA (30th) and 1.62 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .278 batting average, 22 home runs, and 64 RBI this season.
Tanner Gordon will take the mound for the Rockies on Sunday. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 2-4 record in six starts this year with a 6.59 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in 28.2 innings.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks (56-61, 29-30 Home) put a bad period behind them and have now won five of the previous seven games. They defeated the Athletics, lost to the Padres, and opened the current series against the Rockies with a pair of victories. In Saturday’s 6-5 W, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led the offense with three RBI, while Eduardo Rodriguez pitched for 5.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing five runs on six hits with two strikeouts and five walks. Andrew Hoffmann was credited with the first win of his career.
This year, the Diamondbacks average 4.83 runs per game (7th in the MLB) on a .248/.324/.436 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.57 ERA (26th) and 1.34 WHIP (24th). Geraldo Perdomo leads the Diamondbacks with a .283 batting average, 11 home runs, and 75 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks is Brandon Pfaadt, who is 11-7 in 23 starts this season, with a 5.02 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 122. innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Rockies’ last nine games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Diamondbacks’ last six games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last 10 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last seven home games against NL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Diamondbacks rank 4th in the league for walks this season (410).
- The Diamondbacks rank T5th in the league for RBIs this season (554).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (6.02).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (757).
Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction
The Diamondbacks won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven. This season, Arizona won six of eight duels. I am going with Over in this clash, not only because of the pitching matchup, but also because of teh fact that eight of Colorado’s last ten games went Over. Tanner Gordon surrendered 13 runs in his previous two starts (5.2 innings), while Brandon Pfaadt allowed four runs in 5.0 innings the last time he faced the Rockies. Go with Over.