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Apr 9, 2024, 8:40 pm ET in MLB
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Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction: Who Will Triumph?

At 8:40 PM ET, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be taking on the Colorado Rockies in an NL West showdown at Coors Field in Denver, CO. The Diamondbacks come into this one with a 4-7 record, while the Rockies are 3-8 on the year. The Diamondbacks are currently favored in this one, with a money line of -192 compared to the Rockies at +160.

On the mound for the Diamondbacks is Merrill Kelly, while the Rockies will be countering with Cal Quantrill. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 11.5 runs, with the over paying out at -104 compared to -117 for the under.

Betting Preview

The Rockies took down the Diamondbacks in the previous game of this series, winning by a score of 7-5. Despite being the home team, the Rockies were the underdog at +148. Peter Lambert got the win for Colorado, while Jake Bird picked up the save. On the other side, Scott McGough took the loss. This victory sets the stage for an exciting matchup in the MLB matchups today.

Arizona’s offense was held to just seven hits, compared to 13 for the Rockies. Colorado also struck out Diamondbacks pitchers 14 times. The Rockies hit just one home run, while Charlie Blackmon went deep for the Rockies.

Kyle Freeland got the start for Colorado, going five innings and giving up two earned runs. Zac Gallen took the loss, despite striking out 10 Rockies hitters and not giving up a home run. The Diamondbacks did most of their damage in the 4th inning, scoring four times, while the Rockies had a three-run 6th inning.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks are on the road to take on the Rockies today. Kelly has been great in his first two outings, picking up a win in his first start and then going 7 innings in his last start, giving up just 2 runs. He has 12 strikeouts over 13 2/3 innings of work.

The Arizona Diamondbacks offense has been solid to start the season, ranking 3rd in runs per game with 6.6 at home. Their batting average of .269 is 6th in the league, and they are 4th in strikeouts per game. The Diamondbacks have a few hitters on a hot streak, with Christian Walker, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Corbin Carroll all on hitting streaks. Gurriel Jr. and Walker have each recorded 2 runs in their last 3 games. This impressive performance reflects positively on the team’s recent MLB scores.

Colorado Rockies

Cal Quantrill and the Rockies are back at home today to take on the Diamondbacks. Quantrill has had a tough start to the season, as he took the loss in his first start and then had a no-decision against the Cubs. In that outing, he went 4 innings and gave up 4 runs on 4 hits.

The Colorado Rockies have been a much better offensive team at home this season, averaging 6.2 runs per game at Coors Field. Their overall offense is pretty average, ranking 15th in the league in runs per game. Their top hitter this season has been Ryan McMahon, who is hitting .415 with 2 home runs and 8 RBI. Elias Díaz and Ryan McMahon are both on hitting streaks, with Díaz having a 4-game streak and McMahon having a 7-game streak. This highlights their impressive performance in recent MLB player stats.

Betting Picks

  • OU Under 11.5 -117
  • ML: Rockies +160
  • ATS: Rockies +1.5

Diamondbacks vs Rockies Odds

  • ML: ARI -192 | COL +160
  • RUN LINE: ARI -1.5 | COL +1.5
  • TOTAL: 11.5

Diamondbacks vs Rockies Game Information

  • Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
  • Coors Field, Denver
  • Need Written Date 8:40 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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