Philadelphia Phillies (28-18) vs. Colorado Rockies (8-38)
May 19, 2025 8:40 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Rockies 225 / Philadelphia Phillies -278; Over/Under: 10
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In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Phillies prediction for this MLB game on Monday, May 19, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies (28-18, 11-10 Away) won seven consecutive series, including the last two against the Cardinals and Pirates at home. The Phillies completed a sweep of the Pirates with a 1-0 victory on Sunday. Mick Abel got the win in his first-ever start in the MLB after allowing no runs on five hits with nine strikeouts and no walks across 6.0 innings of work.
This year, the Phillies average 4.70 runs per game (10th in the MLB) on a .256/.335/.398 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Phillies’ staff has a 3.77 ERA (14th) and 1.24 WHIP (13th). Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with a .257 batting average, 15 home runs, and 35 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Phillies is Christopher Sanchez, who is 4-1 in eight starts this season, with a 2.91 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 43.1 innings.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (8-38, 5-16 Home) are still without a series win this season, although they came close against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. Following a series-tying 14-12 victory in Game 2, the Rox fell short 1-0 in the rubber match. Chase Dollander took the loss after allowing one run on three hits with six strikeouts and two walks in 4.2 innings.
This season, the Rockies average 3.30 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .217/.286/.361 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.80 ERA (30th) and 1.60 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .299 batting average, seven home runs, and 29 RBI this season.
Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Rockies on Monday. The 32-year-old left-hander has a 0-6 record in nine starts this year with a 6.15 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 45.1 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rockies’ last six home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Phillies’ last four games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Phillies’ last eight games as road favorites.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Rockies’ last seven games against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.80).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (299).
- The Phillies are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and batting average this season.
- The Phillies rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (132).
Rockies vs Tigers Prediction
The Phillies won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last three they played this season, when the Phillies swept the Rockies in Philly. Eight of the last ten H2Hs went Under, including those three duels, and I am going with another Under in this one. Kyle Freeland is struggling this season, but he still has enough time to recover and post some respectable numbers. He did register two quality starts in his last three appearances, and in his career, Freeland allowed a .213 BA in 150 at-bats against the Phillies. Christopher Sanchez allowed a .236 BA in 55 at-bats against the Rockies, who are not batting well against southpaws this season, averaging a .206 BA in 399 at-bats. Go with Under.
