Rockies vs Guardians Prediction 8/22/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 22nd 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 50-78 this season after they lost game one by a score of 1-9 last night. Colorado led 1-0 after the first inning, but they went scoreless over the last eight innings for the loss. The Rockies recorded six hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Castro, who went 1-4 with one RBI. Gordon allowed nine hits and five earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Agnos allowed four earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado lost all three against the Dodgers, but did win two out of three against the Giants before that. 

This season, Colorado has a 5.54 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .289 opponent batting average, while they have scored 612 runs with a .253 batting average and a .323 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 34 home runs and 69 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Gabriel Hughes, who is 0-4 with a 6.69 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 37.2 innings pitched this season. 

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are 63-66 this year after they won game one by a score of 9-1 on Friday. Cleveland tied the game in the third inning and scored in five of the last six innings to get the win. The Guardians recorded 14 hits in the game and they were led by Bazzana, who went 4-5 with three RBIs. Cantillo allowed four hits and one earned run over 4.2 innings, while Herrin got the win in relief. Prior to this series, Cleveland won two out of three against the Giants, but lost two out of three against the Padres before that. 

This season, Cleveland has a 3.76 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 516 runs with a .234 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 12 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Tanner Bibee, who is 4-13 with a 4.01 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 150.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Guardians have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
• The Rockies have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against AL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites following a road win.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games at Coors Field against AL Central opponents.
• The Rockies have won the first inning in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have led after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last seven home games.
• The favorites have won each of the Rockies’ last nine games at Coors Field.
• The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last six road games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against American League opponents.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six games.
• The Guardians have won the first inning in four of their last five games as road favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Guardians have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 11 games as favorites against NL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Eleven of the Guardians’ last 12 road games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Rockies’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rockies’ last 10 games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of Tanner Bibee ‘s last 10 road appearances as a starter.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Connor Norby has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous appearances at Coors Field.
• Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in three of his last four home appearances after playing the previous day.
• Gabriel Hughes has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last three home appearances.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Tanner Bibee has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Jo Adell has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.

Rockies vs Guardians Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed 6+ runs in five straight games. The Rockies are 27-36 at home this year, while the Guardians are 32-32 on the road. Cleveland has won three of their last four games and they have scored 5+ in three of those four. The Guardians are starting Bibee, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five starts, while Hughes has allowed 5+ earned runs in three straight outings. Take the over here.