In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 23rd 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 50-79 this season after they lost the first two games by scores of 1-9 and 3-4. In game two, Colorado fell behind in the third inning and never recovered in the loss. The Rockies recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Johnston, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Hughes allowed four hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Frasso allowed one earned run 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 5.53 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .288 opponent batting average, while they have scored 615 runs with a .253 batting average and a .322 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 Tomoyuki Sugano, who is 12-6 with a 4.70 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 118.2 innings pitched this season.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 64-66 this year after they won game two by a score of 4-3 last night. Cleveland had their lead cut to 4-3 in the ninth inning, but they were able to secure the win. The Guardians recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Adell, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Bibee allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Smith picked up the save. 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 1.26 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 520 runs with a .234 batting average and a .313 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 Foster Griffin, who is 14-4 with a 3.18 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over 144.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Guardians have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
- The Rockies have won four of their last five day games following a home loss.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games following a road win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 day games against American League opponents.
- The Rockies have won the first inning in three of their last four games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five day games.
- The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five day games.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last eight home games.
- The favorites have won each of the Rockies’ last 10 games at Coors Field.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in six of their last seven road games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against American League opponents.
- The Guardians have won the first inning in each of their last three day games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Guardians have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven games.
Total Runs Facts
- Twelve of the Guardians’ last 13 road games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Rockies’ last four games as underdogs against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rockies’ last seven day games against American League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Foster Griffin’s last four appearances as a starter.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in four of his last five home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Tomoyuki Sugano has recorded three or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances.
- Connor Norby has recorded at least one hit in each of his 11 previous appearances at Coors Field.
- Tomoyuki Sugano has recorded a win in five of his last six home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jake McCarthy ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.294) this season.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Jo Adell has hit a home run in four of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Foster Griffin has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his six previous appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Angel Martinez has recorded at least one hit in nine of his last 10 appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Foster Griffin has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite .
- Foster Griffin ranks T3rd in the league for Wins (14) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (235).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.53).
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.369).
- The Guardians rank 29th in the league for home runs this season (123).
Rockies vs Guardians Prediction
Cleveland comes into this matchup looking for the series sweep and they have won four of their last five games. The Guardians are 33-32 on the road this year, while the Rockies are 27-37 at home. Colorado has lost five games in a row and they have allowed 37 runs during that span. The Rockies are starting Sugano, who has allowed 6, 2, and 3 earned runs in his last three starts, while Griffin has allowed one earned run in back to back starts. Take the Guardians -1 here.