LA Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 5-31-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate an LA Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 31st, at Dodger Stadium.

Rockies Coming Off Key Win

The Rockies haven’t found a ton of success this season but they are coming off a victory in the last game. The Rockies faced off against the Cleveland Guardians and they were able to secure the 7-4 victory. Brendan Rodgers hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. Starting pitcher Ty Blach went seven innings giving up six hits and two runs. The Rockies are averaging 4.24 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.6 runs per game. The offfense is ranked 19th in the league while the pitching is ranked 30th. Ryan McMahon has hit 10 home runs and driven in 34 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Dakota Hudson who sits with a 1-7 record and an ERA of 5.54. In his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies he went six innings giving up five hits and two runs. 

Why the Rockies Will Win

• The underdogs have won three of the Rockies’ last four games.
• The Dodgers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in 11 of their last 13 games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 13 games against the Rockies following a road win.
• The Rockies have led after 5 innings in seven of their last 10 games as road underdogs.

Dodgers Coming off Another Dominant Win

The Dodgers in the last game faced off against the New York Mets and they scored ten runs on the way to the victory. Will Smith had a strong game hitting two home runs and driving in two RBIs. The Dodgers are averaging 4.96 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.55 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the pitching is ranked 3rd. They are batting .257 as a team and they need to get the offense out to a fast start here. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Walker Buehler and coming into this game he sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 4.26. In his last start against the Cincinnati Reds he went 5.2 innings giving up six hits and three runs. In this game, Buehler is going to need to have a strong start. 

Why the Dodgers Will Win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last seven games against the Dodgers following a home win.
• The Dodgers have won each of their last seven home games against the Rockies.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against the Dodgers following a home win.
• The favorites have covered the run line in six of the last seven games between the Rockies and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

LA Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction

Dakota Hudson has been a problem all season and that is going to continue here. Hudson sits with an ERA of 5.54 and now he has to face off against an elite Dodgers lineup. The Dodgers offense is going to get out to a fast start and that is going to be the difference here. The Rockies offense is going to struggle here and that is going to be the difference here as the Dodgers will get the job done. Back the Dodgers on the run line.