Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Colorado Rockies are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series starting on Friday night. The Rockies are currently in last place in the NL
Game outlook
The Colorado Rockies are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series starting on Friday night. The Rockies are currently in last place in the NL West, while the Dodgers are leading the division. The pitching matchup for the first game will feature Dakota Hudson for the Rockies and Walker Buehler for the Dodgers. The game is set to begin at 10:10 PM EST. Los Angeles is the favorite to win, with no movement in the betting line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rockies +250 | Dodgers -285
Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 74%.
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are making progress towards respectability in the 2024 season, showing signs of improvement in recent games. They are coming off a series win against the Cleveland Guardians and are sending Dakota Hudson to pitch against the Dodgers in the upcoming series. Despite Hudson's challenging season record, he showed promise in his last game. The team's power ranking is 20, with a 19th rank in offense and a last place defense. They currently hold a record of 20-35 for the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a strong finish to their recent road trip, bouncing back from three straight losses to the Reds with three consecutive wins against the Mets. Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith led the offensive charge in a 10-3 victory to close out the series. Manager Dave Roberts praised the team for their situational hitting and all-around performance. The Dodgers will rely on returning pitcher Walker Buehler, who has shown promise despite recovering from Tommy John surgery. Key players like Max Muncy, Joe Kelly, and Brusdar Graterol are currently out due to injuries. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 11 and rank #5 for offense and #3 for defense, with an overall record of 100-62. They recently faced off against the Colorado Rockies, resulting in a 2-1 series win for Colorado.