In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Giants prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, July 4th 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 36-53 this year after they won game one by a score of 15-3 on Friday night. Colorado scored three runs in the first inning and blew the game open in the fifth in the win. The Rockies recorded 18 hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by McCarthy, who went 4-5 with two home runs and six RBIs. Feltner allowed six hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Hughes picked up the save. Prior to this series, Colorado split four games with the Marlins and lost two out of three against the Twins.
This season, Colorado has a 5.54 ERA with a 1.51 WHIP and a .287 opponent batting average, while they have scored 432 runs with a .258 batting average and a .329 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 Tomoyuki Sugano, who is 8-4 with a 4.80 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP over 84.1 innings pitched this year.
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants are 36-51 this season after they lost game one by a score of 3-15 last night. San Francisco cut the deficit to 5-1 in the third inning, but their pitching was poor all night in the loss. The Giants recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Devers, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Webb allowed 11 hits and seven earned runs over 3.0 innings for the loss, while Gage allowed six earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, San Francisco lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks, but did win two out of three against the Braves before that.
This season, San Francisco has a 4.50 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .250 opponent batting average, while they have scored 352 runs with a .255 batting average and a .306 on base percentage. Casey Schmitt has led the Giants with 16 home runs and 44 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 16 home runs and 45 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Robbie Ray, who is 7-6 with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 95.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Giants have lost each of their last nine night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Saturday games as road favorites against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last six night games against the Giants at Coors Field following a win.
- The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Giants have lost the first inning in each of their last four night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have led after 3 innings in five of their last six night games against National League opponents.
Why the San Francisco Giants will win
- The Rockies have lost 12 of their last 15 games against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Giants have won four of their last five night games following a road loss.
- The Giants have covered the run line in four of their last five games after playing the previous day.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 12 home games against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in 15 of their last 19 night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Rockies’ last six home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Giants’ last five games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Giants’ last nine Saturday night games against NL West opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in nine of the Rockies’ last 10 games.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Tomoyuki Sugano has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances.
- Tomoyuki Sugano has recorded three or more strikeouts in 14 of his last 16 appearances in night games.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 18 home appearances against the Giants.
- Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in three of the Rockies’ last four games.
- Hunter Goodman ranks T2nd in the league in Home Runs (27) this season.
San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts
- Rafael Devers has hit at least one home run in each of the Giants’ last two games as favorites.
- Robbie Ray has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances.
- Jung Hoo Lee has recorded two or more hits in four of his last five road appearances against the Rockies.
- Robbie Ray has recorded five or more strikeouts in 24 of his last 25 road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Luis Arraez ranks 2nd in the league in Hits (106) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (166).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.54).
- The Giants rank 30th in the league for walks this season (206).
- The Giants rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (163).
Rockies vs Giants Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored 35 runs in those three wins. The Rockies are 21-24 at home this year, while the Giants are 18-29 on the road. San Francisco has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 28 runs in those three losses. The Giants are starting Ray, who has allowed zero earned runs in three straight starts, while Sugano has allowed 6+ earned runs in two of his last three outings. Take the Giants here.