In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Giants prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 3rd at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 35-53 this year after they split four games with the Marlins by scores of 7-10, 3-14, 6-3, and 14-4. In game four, Colorado trailed 4-3 in the fourth inning, but they scored the last 11 runs for the blowout win. The Rockies recorded 14 hits in the game and they were led by McCarthy, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Lorenzen allowed four hits and four earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Bernardino picked up the win in relief. Prior to that series, Colorado lost two out of three against the Twins, but did win two out of three against the Red Sox before that.
This season, Colorado has a 5.58 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .287 opponent batting average, while they have scored 417 runs with a .256 batting average and a .326 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 27 home runs and 50 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 12 home runs and 46 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Ryan Feltner, who is 2-2 with a 4.42 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 53.0 innings pitched this year.
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants are 36-50 this season after they lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks by scores of 4-5, 2-8, and 6-4. In game three, San Francisco led 6-0 in the sixth inning, but nearly blew the lead in the later innings in the win. The Giants recorded 11 hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Ramos, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. McDonald allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Kilian got the save. Prior to that series, San Francisco won two out of three against the Braves and two out of three against the Athletics.
This season, San Francisco has a 4.37 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .247 opponent batting average, while they have scored 349 runs with a .255 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Casey Schmitt has led the Giants with 16 home runs and 43 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 15 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Logan Webb, who is 5-5 with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 90.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Giants have lost each of their last eight night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have won seven of their last eight night games against the Giants at Coors Field following a home win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last five night games against the Giants at Coors Field following a win.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Rockies have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against National League opponents.
- The Giants have lost the first inning in five of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Why the San Francisco Giants will win
- The Giants have won each of their last 10 night games at Coors Field following a road win.
- The Rockies have lost seven of their last eight night games against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games following a win.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 11 home games against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Giants have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven Friday games against the Rockies.
- The Giants have led after 3 innings in eight of their last 10 games against the Rockies.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Giants’ last four games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Rockies’ last five home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Giants’ last eight games as favorites.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Rockies’ last nine games.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Hunter Goodman has hit at least one home run in four of the Rockies’ last five night games.
- Ryan Feltner has recorded four or more strikeouts in six of his last eight appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 home appearances against the Giants.
- Hunter Goodman ranks 2nd in the league in Home Runs (27) this season.
San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts
- Jung Hoo Lee has recorded two or more hits in each of his last five appearances with the Giants as road favorites against NL West opponents.
- Logan Webb has recorded six or more strikeouts in 15 of his last 18 appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Drew Gilbert has hit a home run in three of his four previous appearances with the Giants as road favorites against the Rockies.
- Logan Webb has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against the Rockies.
- Luis Arraez ranks 2nd in the league in Hits (105) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (165).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.58).
- The Giants rank 30th in the league for walks this season (205).
- The Giants rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (162).
Rockies vs Giants Prediction
Colorado was able to win their last two games to get the series split with the Marlins, but they allowed 31 runs in those four games. The Rockies are 20-24 at home this year, while the Giants are 18-28 on the road. San Francisco has won three of their last five games, but they allowed 17 runs in their series with Arizona. The Giants are starting Webb, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight starts, while Feltner has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the under here.