Colorado Rockies vs
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Diamondbacks Look to Continue Offensive Dominance Against Rockies in Game Two After Blowout Win

The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to play game two of their opening weekend series on Friday night. The Rockies are coming off a tough season last year, while the Diamondbacks had a successful run to the World Series. The pitching matchup will feature Cal Quantrill for the Rockies and Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks. The game is scheduled for 9:40 PM EST with Arizona being the betting favorite.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +190 | Diamondbacks -225
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (-109)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 69%.

Colorado vs Arizona Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are entering the 2024 season in a rebuilding phase, with limited changes to their roster. In their season opener, they were dominated by the Diamondbacks with a score of 16-1. Key player Ryan McMahon drove in the only run for the Rockies. The team hopes to improve their performance both at the plate and on the mound this season after finishing low in offensive and defensive rankings last year. New addition Cal Qauntrill will start for the Rockies after a tough season with the Guardians. The team is facing key injuries to relief pitchers Lucas Gilbreath and Daniel Bard. The Rockies are ranked 18th in offense and 30th in defense with a power ranking of 25. It appears that Colorado may be a few years away from contending for a playoff spot.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks had an impressive season last year, reaching the World Series after earning a wildcard spot in the NL Playoffs. This season, they have added key players like Joc Pederson, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Jordan Montgomery to strengthen their roster. In the opening game, the Diamondbacks dominated the Rockies with a 16-1 win, setting a franchise record with 14 runs in the third inning. Lourdes Gurriel had a standout performance with three hits and five RBI. The team's defense was a strong point last year, ranking second in MLB for fewest errors per game. With pitchers like Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly leading the rotation, the Diamondbacks look poised for another successful season. Their current power ranking is 14, with an offense ranking of 14th and a defense ranking of 20th. They are currently at 0-0 overall, with the Rockies having won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks Look to Continue Offensive Dominance Against Cal Quantrill in Game Two Against Rockies

In the upcoming game two, the Arizona Diamondbacks will face pitcher Cal Quantrill, looking to continue their offensive success from the previous game where they scored 16 runs. Despite the impressive hitting performance in the opener, star player Corbin Carroll was unable to contribute hits but did manage to score two runs. The team strategically rested Joc Pederson for the game against a left-handed pitcher, and he is expected to provide additional power in the lineup on Friday night. Quantrill has a historical ERA near 4.50 in the month of April, while the Diamondbacks have shown an ability to make contact against pitchers with low strikeout rates. Diamondbacks' pitcher Kelly has proven himself in high-pressure situations, with a respectable 3.23 ERA in April starts. Anticipate a strong performance from Kelly against a struggling Rockies' lineup that recorded just four hits in the previous game. Consider betting on the Diamondbacks with the run line for this matchup.

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