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Reds Favored to Continue Dominance over Rockies in Friday Night Matchup at Coors Field

On Friday night, the Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, CO. The Reds have dominated the Rockies in recent matchups, winning six out of seven meetings last season and nine out of their past ten games. The over has hit in six of the last ten games between the two teams. Starting pitchers will be Andrew Abbott for the Reds with an impressive ERA of 1.64, and Kyle Freeland for the Rockies with an ERA of 4.85. Cincinnati is the betting favorite with an opening line of -135 that has remained steady. Stay tuned for our Reds vs. Rockies prediction to help you make informed bets on this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -135 | Rockies +122
• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+116) | Rockies +1.5 (-133)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 57%.

Cincinnati vs Colorado Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a series loss to Miami, but hold a 5-5 record in their last ten games. Left-hander Andrew Abbott will start on Friday against Colorado, boasting impressive stats from his last appearance. Under new manager Terry Francona, the team features strong pitching with a solid rotation and talent in shortstop Elly De La Cruz. However, the lineup appears to lack offensive power and the bullpen may be a weakness. The Reds currently have no injuries reported for their upcoming game against the Rockies. With a power ranking of 6, Cincinnati ranks 5th in offense, 9th in defense, and holds a 12-13 record this season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies had a tough doubleheader on Thursday, losing the first game 7-4. The outcome of the second game was not available at the time of publication. The team has been struggling lately, with a 1-9 record in their previous ten games. Veteran lefty Kyle Freeland will be starting for Colorado against Cincinnati, coming off a rough outing due to blisters on his throwing hand. The Rockies are facing tough competition in the National League West, with strong teams like San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco leading the division. Despite the challenges, Colorado is hoping to be competitive this season. There are no injuries reported for Friday's game against the Reds. The Rockies have a power ranking of 30 and rank 28th in offense and 29th in defense. In their last three matchups, Cincinnati went 1-2 against Colorado.

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