In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 16, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (3-14, 1-10 Away) were swept by the Padres without scoring a single run in the process, and now they are on the brink of being swept by the Dodgers as well. Colorado at least scored two runs in the most recent 6-2 defeat to Los Angeles. Jacob Stallings contributed two RBI, while Ryan Feltner took the loss after allowing five runs on five hits with one strikeout and six walks in 2.2 innings.
This season, the Rockies average 2.69 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .219/.284/.338 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 4.99 ERA (29th) and 1.54 WHIP (29th). Brenton Doyle leads the Rockies with a .321 batting average, three home runs, and 12 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rockies is German Marquez, who is 0-2 in three starts this season, with a 4.60 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 15.2 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (13-6, 9-2 Home) lost three straight series to the Phillies, Nationals, and Cubs, but they returned to winning ways after defeating the Rockies in the first two games of the current series. In the latest 6-2 victory, Will Smith led the offense with three RBI, while Landon Knack pitched for 4.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on four hits with two strikeouts and two walks.
This year, the Dodgers average 4.39 runs per game (13th in the MLB) on a .230/.310/.431 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.79 ERA (12th) and 1.29 WHIP (19th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .281 batting average, five home runs, and 16 RBI this season.
Bobby Miller will take the mound for the Dodgers on Wednesday. The 26-year-old right-hander will start his first game of the season. Last year, Miller had a 2-4 record in 13 starts with an 8.52 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 56.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Rockies’ last eight games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Dodgers’ last five games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Dodgers’ last five home games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in three of the Rockies’ last four games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts this season (176).
- The Dodgers rank 4th in the league for walks this season (70).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (109).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.289).
Dodgers vs Rockies Prediction
The Dodgers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last six. Due to many injuries, the Dodgers are forced to start Bobby Miller, who had a poor last season and posted a 7.11 ERA in 6.0 innings against the Rockies. I think the Rockies have a decent chance to score 4+ runs here, while I expect the Dodgers to outscore them and cause Marquez trouble in the opening five innings. Both teams should score 4+ runs. Back the Over.