In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction for this MLB matchup on Thursday, May 21st in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 25-23 record this season and are sitting in the third place of the NL West. They have a 15-9 home record and are coming off a 6-3 win against the Giants. They will face the Giants and the Mariners next.
The Diamondbacks have a .246 batting average this season, .311 OBP and .404 Slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.28 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. Ildemaro Vargas is the team’s best hitter with a .331 batting average, also leading the team in RBI with 32. Nolan Arenado adds a team-high 7 home runs.
Eduardo Rodriguez (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, and he has a 4-1 record, 2.53 ERA and 1.26 WHIP.
Colorado Rockies Preview
The Colorado Rockies have a 19-31 record this season and are sitting in the fifth place of the NL West. They have a 9-16 away record and are coming off a 5-4 loss against the Rangers. They will face the Dodgers and the Giants next.
The Rockies have a .245 batting average this season, .312 OBP and .386 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.00 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. Troy Johnston is the team’s best hitter with a .324 batting average. Mickey Moniak leads the team in RBI with 28, adding a team-high 12 home runs.
Zach Agnos (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies, and he has a 0-0 record, 5.59 ERA and 1.41 WHIP.
Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends: May 21, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Eduardo Rodriguez Record this season: 4-1 ERA: 2.53
- Home Record: 3-0
- Last 5 against Rockies: 2-1
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last nine road games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have won nine of their last 10 home games against the Rockies.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven road games against NL West opponents following a home loss.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games against National League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have won the first inning in seven of their last eight night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven games at Chase Field.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Agnos Record this season: 0-0 ERA: 5.59
- Road Record: 0-0
- Last 5 against Diamondbacks: 0-0
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last six Thursday games as home favorites.
- The Rockies have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against the Rockies following a home win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last four games following a home loss.
- The Rockies have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Rockies have won the first inning in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Rockies have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
Total Runs Facts
- Six of the Rockies’ last seven road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Diamondbacks’ last five night games 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 last nine night games between the Rockies and Diamondbacks.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last five games at Chase Field.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Corbin Carroll has hit a home run in two of the Diamondbacks’ last three home games against the Rockies.
- Eduardo Rodriguez has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances.
- Eduardo Rodriguez has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last 10 games against the Rockies.
- Ildemaro Vargas ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.331) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Jake McCarthy has recorded a hit in each of his last seven road appearances after playing the previous day.
- Brenton Doyle has hit a home run in each of the Rockies’ last two road games against the Diamondbacks.
- Mickey Moniak ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.615) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for triples this season (14).
- The Diamondbacks rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (91).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.277).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for hits allowed this season (479).
Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The Rockies are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Diamondbacks but the Dbacks have won their last three meetings in Arizona.
In this Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction, the Diamondbacks are coming as -200 home favorites. The Dbacks have the pitching edge with Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound who has been very good this season and excellent at home with a 1.65 home ERA. On the flip side, the Rockies are going for a bullpen game and their bullpen ranks on the bottom-10 of the league. On top of that, they are weaker against lefties and the Dbacks have a top-10 offense, so I expect them to win this one comfortably and cover the runline.