The Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies meet on Monday in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a Phillies vs Rockies Prediction. This article will include a Phillies vs Rockies Pick.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 1-2 on the year and play the Athletics, Brewers, and Padres next. The Colorado Rockies are batting .220 on the season, have a .255 OBP, and a .300 slugging percentage. The Colorado Rockies’ pitching staff has a 3.60 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. Hunter Goodman leads the Colorado Rockies with 4 hits and 1 RBI, while Nick Martini and Ryan McMahon have combined for 8 hits and 1 RBI.
German Marquez gets the ball for the Colorado Rockies, and he was 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA and 3 strikeouts last season. Marquez is 3-2 with a 3.74 ERA and 50 strikeouts in his career against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 2-1 on the year and play the Dodgers, Braves, and Cardinals next. The Philadelphia Phillies are batting .275 on the season, have a .383 OBP, and a .468 slugging percentage. The Philadelphia Phillies’ pitching staff has a 4.67 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Kyle Schwarber leads the Philadelphia Phillies with 5 hits and 4 RBI, while Brandon Marsh and Bryce Harper have combined for 8 hits and 4 RBI.
Cristopher Sanchez gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he was 11-9 with a 3.32 ERA and 153 strikeouts last season. Sanchez is 1-0 with a 2.87 ERA and 17 strikeouts in his career against the Colorado Rockies.
Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win
- The Phillies have won each of their last eight games at Citizens Bank Park following a loss.
- The Rockies have lost each of their last eight games at Citizens Bank Park following a road loss.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in each of their last four day games at Citizens Bank Park following a road loss.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Monday day games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven day games against the Rockies at Citizens Bank Park.
- The Rockies have lost the first inning in each of their last three games at Citizens Bank Park against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in each of their last five home games against NL West opponents.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Rockies have won five of their last six games as road underdogs following a road loss.
- The Phillies have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against the Rockies following a road loss.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last seven day games following a loss.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 day games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have led after 3 innings in each of their last five road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games against NL West opponents.
Phillies vs Rockies Prediction
The Colorado Rockies had their chances to set the tone against the A’s and couldn’t get the job done. The Rockies didn’t look great at the plate or on the mound. Marquez is a below-average pitcher, and he’s pitched just 24 innings in his last two seasons, so it’s really hard to get behind him with confidence. Sanchez has really come along these last two seasons, and that includes making an all-star appearance last year.
There’s just a clear gap in talent roster-wise, and starting pitchers in this matchup. The Phillies also hit the ball well in their season opener, and they’re making their debut in Philly. You know Citizens Bank Park is going to be jumping. If Marquez isn’t on top of his game, this has a chance to get ugly. Give me the Phillies and the RL for max betting value.