Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
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,
Game outlook
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 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.