Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The struggling Colorado Rockies will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the first game of a weekend series. The Rockies are still without double-digit
Game outlook
The struggling Colorado Rockies will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the first game of a weekend series. The Rockies are still without double-digit victories and are in last place in the NL West Division, while the Pirates have cooled off after a strong start and are several games under .500. The pitching matchup will feature Rockies' Cal Quantrill (0-3, 5.34 ERA) against Pirates' Martin Perez (1-1, 2.86 ERA). The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM EST, with Pittsburgh being the betting favorite.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rockies +155 | Pirates -180
Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-135) | Pirates -1.5 (+115)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 64%.
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies have set a new record by trailing in each of their first 30 games this season, surpassing the previous record set by the 1910 St. Louis Browns. Despite their struggles, Manager Bud Black commends the team's effort and heart. Veteran righty Cal Quantrill will start in the upcoming series in pursuit of his first win with the Rockies. The team is dealing with key injuries and currently has a power ranking of 27, ranking 22nd in offense and 30th in defense. The Rockies have a 58-104 record this season. For more insights on the MLB season, fans can check out Free MLB Picks.