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Oakland Athletics vs Colorado Rockies: Estes and Dollander to Face Off in Series Finale at Coors Field

The Oakland Athletics and Colorado Rockies will conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field. The Athletics won the first game in extra innings, and the outcome of the second game was pending at the time of this article. Joey Estes will start for the Athletics with a 13.5 ERA, while Chase Dollander will make his first start for the Rockies. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:10 EST, with Oakland favored to win. Stay tuned for our Athletics vs. Rockies prediction and the latest betting odds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics -110 | Rockies -102
• Spread: Athletics -1.5 (+136) | Rockies +1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 52%.

Oakland vs Colorado Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Athletics recently broke a four-game losing streak with a win against the Rockies in extra innings. Jacob Wilson and Gio Urshela were key in securing the victory, with Brent Rooker also standing out as the team's top hitter. Despite a slow start to the season, Lawrence Butler and Tyler Soderstrom have shown promise. Joey Estes will be starting for the team, hoping to improve on his previous performance. The Athletics are currently ranked 30th in power rankings, with strengths in offense but weaknesses in defense. They hold a 3-5 record so far this season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are currently struggling, losing their last five games and only managing one win so far this season. They started with a victory against Tampa Bay but then suffered defeats in Philly and against the Athletics. Ezequiel Tovar had a strong performance in their last game, breaking out of a slump with three hits. Despite this, he is still only batting .207 for the season. Hunter Goodman has been a standout hitter for the team with seven hits and three home runs. Brenton Doyle, the leadoff hitter, also has seven hits but went 1-6 in the most recent game. The Rockies are counting on 23-year-old Chase Dollander, considered one of their top pitching prospects, to make his first career start. Currently ranked 27th in power rankings, they struggle offensively, ranking 30th in the league, but have a solid defense, standing at 12th. In their last three matchups, Oakland went 1-2 against Colorado.

Rookie Dollander Set to Boost Morale for Rockies in Pitching Debut Against Athletics

The Colorado Rockies are looking to boost morale by assigning Dollander to pitch in the upcoming game. As the number 9 overall pick in the 2023 draft from Tennessee, Dollander is regarded as one of the top pitching prospects within the Rockies organization. With an impressive performance in the minor leagues last year, Dollander is now set to make his debut against a team with a weaker offense. In contrast, the Athletics struggled in their previous game, resulting in a need for Estes to redeem himself on the mound after a disappointing start. Considering Estes' recent performance and the lack of bullpen support in the previous game, the Rockies are confident in their chances of securing a victory. All factors considered, the Rockies are predicted to emerge victorious in this match-up.

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