Arizona Diamondbacks vs
Colorado RockiesPredictions & Preview

Diamondbacks Look to Dominate Rockies in National League West Showdown - Sunday's Game Preview and Betting Odds

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the Colorado Rockies in a National League West division battle on Sunday, June 22. The Diamondbacks, with a 39-37 overall record, are just a couple of games back of a wild card spot and have won eight of their last 11 games. The Rockies, sitting at a league-worst 17-60 record, have lost three straight games. Brandon Pfaadt will be starting for the Diamondbacks with an ERA of 5.26, while Antonio Senzatela will be starting for the Rockies with an ERA of 6.72. The first pitch is set for 3:10 P.M. EST, with Arizona opening as the betting favorite at -195 and the current line sitting at Arizona -200.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -200 | Rockies +170
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (-145) | Rockies +1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 12.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 67%.

Arizona vs Colorado Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently 39-37 overall this season, placing them in fourth in the National League West division. They are seven games behind the Dodgers for first place and 2.5 games back from a wild card spot. Arizona has won eight of their last 11 games, including a recent victory against the Rockies where Geraldo Perdomo and Eugenio Suarez hit home runs to secure a 5-3 win. Pitcher Merrill Kelly had a strong performance, allowing just two runs and six hits in six innings. Brandon Pfaadt will start the next game for the Diamondbacks, with a record of 8-4 and a 5.38 ERA in 15 starts. Arizona has a .256 batting average this season, ranking fourth in the league, and has hit the third most home runs. Despite Pfaadt's 6.53 ERA on the road, the team has a winning record with him starting. Their power ranking is currently 19, with strengths in offense but weaknesses in defense.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are currently in last place in the National League West with a record of 17-60, the worst in the sport. They are seven games back from avoiding the worst record in baseball. The team has struggled at home, with a 7-29 record when playing in Colorado. In their last game, they lost 5-3 to the Diamondbacks, with Jordan Beck bringing in all three runs. Antonio Senzatela will be starting the next game for the Rockies, boasting a 2-10 record and a 6.72 ERA in 14 starts. The team has a 4-11 record when Senzatela pitches. Despite their struggles, the Rockies have a .251 batting average in home games and against the Diamondbacks. Overall, they rank fourth worst in hitting with the most strikeouts in the league. The Rockies have a power ranking of 28 and rank 27th in offense, scoring an average of 3.54 runs per game. Defensively, they rank last, giving up an average of 6.20 runs per game. Arizona has lost their last three matchups against Colorado.

Arizona Diamondbacks Poised for Victory Against Struggling Rockies; Consider Betting on the Diamondbacks to Cover the Spread

The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown consistent success in recent weeks, achieving victory in eight out of their last eleven games. In matchups against the Rockies this season, they have demonstrated a strong offensive performance with an impressive batting average of .341 and the third highest number of runs scored. Contrastingly, the Rockies have struggled to secure wins, consistently ranking at the bottom of the league. The starting pitcher for the Rockies, Antonio Senzatela, has a concerning 7.51 ERA at home, resulting in a 4-11 record for the team when he takes the mound. With an elite offensive lineup, the Diamondbacks are poised to dominate on Sunday. It is advisable to consider placing a wager on the Diamondbacks covering the spread in this upcoming game.

Sources: [ 1 ]