In this article, we will formulate a Phillies vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 2nd at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 3-1 this year after they won game one by a score of 6-1 on Monday night. Philadelphia trailed 1-0 in the sixth inning, but they scored the last six runs in the game for the win. The Phillies recorded 11 hits in the game, and they were led by Schwarber, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Philadelphia started Sanchez, who allowed four hits and one earned run over 5.1 innings, while Ross picked up the win in relief.
Prior to this series, the Phillies won two out of three against the Nationals by scores of 7-3, 11-6, and 1-5. The Philadelphia pitching staff has a 3.75 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 25 runs with a .289 batting average and a .377 on-base percentage this season. Kyle Schwarber has led Philadelphia with three home runs and six RBIs, while Brandon Marsh has added one home run and three RBIs on the year. The projected starting pitcher for Philadelphia is Zack Wheeler, who is 0-0 with a 1.50 ERA and a 0.67 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this season.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 1-3 this season after they dropped game one in this series on Monday night. Colorado pitched very well over the first six innings and had a lead after Goodman homered, but they fell apart after the sixth inning for the loss. The Rockies recorded six hits in the game, and they were led by Goodman, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI in the loss. Colorado started Marquez, who allowed just four hits over 6.0 innings, while Alexander, Vodnik, and Blalock allowed two earned runs each in relief.
Prior to this series, the Rockies lost two out of three games against the Rays by scores of 2-3, 2-1, and 4-6. The Colorado pitching staff has a 4.36 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and a .298 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored nine runs with a .211 batting average and a .259 on-base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman and Mickey Moniak have led the Rockies with one home run and two RBIs each so far this season. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Kyle Freeland, who is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.33 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Phillies will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost each of their last nine games at Citizens Bank Park following a road loss.
- The Phillies 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 Wednesday games as underdogs.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in five of their last six games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last nine Wednesday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in 10 of their last 11 night games at Citizens Bank Park against NL West opponents.
- The Rockies have lost the first inning in three of their last four games at Citizens Bank Park against National League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Rockies’ last eight night games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Ten of the Phillies’ last 12 games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last seven games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rockies’ last six night games at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Schwarber has hit a home run in each of the Phillies’ last three home games against NL West opponents.
- Max Kepler has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances against the Rockies after not playing the previous day.
- Nick Castellanos has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Phillies’ last five home games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Kyle Schwarber has scored at least one run in nine of the Phillies’ last 10 night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Trea Turner has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances in night games against NL West teams that held a losing record.
- Zack Wheeler has recorded a win in six of his last seven home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Bryce Harper has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Freeland has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances against the Phillies.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Jacob Stallings has hit a home run in three of his last seven road appearances with the Rockies against NL opponents.
- German Marquez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Thairo Estrada has recorded at least one Single in each of his four previous appearances against the Phillies after not playing the previous day.
- Thairo Estrada has scored a run in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as a road underdog against NL East opponents.
Phillies vs Rockies Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup looking to find their second win of the season, but they have scored just nine runs through four games. On the bright side, the Rockies will be starting Freeland, who pitched very well in his first start and allowed just two hits in six innings. Philadelphia is 3-1 to start their season, and they have scored at least six runs in all three wins. The Phillies will have Wheeler on the mound, who was also great in his first outing. I know Freeland pitched well to start the season, but I have very little faith in him against this Phillies lineup. Take the Phillies -1.5 here.