Rockies vs Reds Prediction: Can Colorado Upset Cincinnati?
Tonight’s Rockies vs Reds matchup features a team hungry for a win against a struggling opponent. The Cincinnati Reds (42-48) look to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Colorado Rockies (32-58) at Great American Ball Park. The Reds are heavily favored on the money line (-185), with the Rockies considered significant underdogs (+156).
Taking the mound for Colorado will be Ryan Feltner, while Cincinnati counters with Andrew Abbott. Both teams will be hoping for offensive production in a game with an over/under line set at 9.5 runs. Our Rockies vs Reds prediction analyzes these factors, along with recent form and weather conditions, and gives you MLB odds today to help you determine the likely victor in tonight’s NL showdown.
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Colorado Rockies
As a result of the MLB scores, Colorado is on the road today vs the Reds with an overall record of 32-58, which places them 5th in the NL West. Currently, they trail the Giants by 11 games for the 4th spot in the division and are 22.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Rockies are just 10-17 in divisional games this year.
So far, the Rockies have gone 20-27 at home compared to 12-31 on the road. As the underdog, Colorado has gone 32-58 this year, and they have yet to be the favorite in a game. Their overall series record is 5-21-3, and they won their most recent series vs the Royals.
The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs the Royals with a 10-1 loss. Colorado was the +146 underdog at home going into this matchup. Things really got away from the Rockies in the 2nd inning, as the Royals scored four runs in the inning. Colorado’s offense scored their only run in the 3rd.
Tanner Gordon got the start for the Rockies and took the loss. He only lasted 6 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on eight hits. Jake Cave had a good day at the plate, going 2/3 with a run scored. The Rockies’s offense also had three other players with a hit.
The Colorado Rockies are on the road against the Cincinnati Reds today. The O/U line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Rockies have played 88 games this season, and the average combined run total in their games is 9.9. Their O/U record for the season is 45-43, and when the O/U line has been set at 9.5 runs, their record is 3-3. So far this season, 45.6% of their games have had O/U lines set higher than 9.5 runs.
Rockies’ Run Line Woes: Can Feltner Stop the Bleeding?
When betting the run line, the Rockies have been a better bet as the underdog this season. They are 44-46 overall, including 20-23 on the road. Their average run margin is -1.7 runs per game, but they have been outscored by an average of -2.2 runs per game on the road.
Ryan Feltner is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs the Dodgers, where he gave up six earned runs in five innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two home runs. Overall, Feltner has a record of 1-7 and an ERA of 5.60. Opponents have hit .281 this year vs Feltner. The right-hander has made 17 starts and five of them have been quality starts. Feltner’s ERA at home is 7.31, compared to 4.97 on the road. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.66 strikeouts and 2.45 walks.
The Colorado Rockies offense has been below average this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game, which ranks 19th in the league. Their offense has been better at home, scoring 4.6 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They have struggled on the road, scoring just 3.7 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. The Rockies have been striking out a lot, averaging 9 strikeouts per game, which is 26th in the league. Their top hitters for the season have been Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon. Tovar is batting .266 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI, while McMahon is batting .272 with 14 home runs and 45 RBI. In terms of recent performances, Brenton Doyle is hitting .429 over his last 4 games, while Jake Cave and Michael Toglia have also been swinging the bat well.
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 42-48 overall and trails the Brewers by 10.5 games in the NL Central. The Reds head into today’s game having lost three straight games, and they dropped their final three games of their series vs the Tigers. So far, they are 12-14 in divisional games this year.
At home, the Reds are 20-26 this year and an even 22-22 on the road. As the favorite, the Reds have gone 20-18 and 22-30 as the underdog. One issue for the Reds at home has been their series record, as they are just 9-17-3 this year. As for their overall series record, it is 9-17-3.
The Reds will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs the Tigers with a 5-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 4th inning before the Tigers scored three runs in the top of the 4th. Cincinnati was the +120 underdog at home going into the game.
Graham Ashcraft got the start for the Reds and took the loss. He only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. Offensively, the Reds only had four hits but scored just one run. Their lone run came in the 3rd inning.
When the Reds play at home, the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 38-48 on the year, and when the line is set at 9.5 runs, they have gone 14-8. Overall, 70% of their games have had lower lines than 9.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.
Reds’ Home Woes: Can Abbott Shut Down Struggling Rockies?
When betting the run line on the Reds at home, it has been a losing proposition this season. Home Woes: The Reds have struggled to cover the run line at Great American Ball Park this season (18-28) and haven’t managed to do so in their last five home games.
Cincinnati is sending Andrew Abbott to the mound today vs the Rockies, and he will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win. In that start vs the Yankees, Abbott went 6 1/3 innings and gave up just one earned run. Looking back over his last three starts, he has given up two earned runs in each outing. This season, he has made 17 starts, and opponents are batting .212 off the left-hander. Abbott’s ERA for the season is 3.28, along with a record of 8-6. For the year, he has allowed 16 home runs and is averaging 6.94 strikeouts per nine innings.
The Cincinnati Reds offense has been below average this season, ranking 17th in runs per game at 4.2. Their batting average of .225 is 17th in the league, and they are 24th in runs per game at home with 4.0. However, they have shown some pop with a .151 ISO, which is 12th in the league. Spencer Steer has been one of their top hitters, with a .243 batting average and 13 home runs on the season. He is on a hitting streak and has been productive over the last 8 games, going 7 for 28 with 3 home runs and 6 RBI.
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Betting Picks
- OU Under 9.5 -122
- ML: Reds -185
- ATS: Rockies +1.5
Rockies vs Reds Odds
- ML: COL +156 | CIN -185
- RUN LINE: COL +1.5 | CIN -1.5
- TOTAL: 9.5
Rockies vs Reds Game Information
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