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Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Continue Dominance over Colorado Rockies in Series Finale

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies are set to conclude their three-game series on Thursday afternoon. Clayton Kershaw will be on the mound for the Dodgers, while Austin Gomber will pitch for the Rockies. The Dodgers hold a 4-0 lead in the season series and are favored to win with opening odds at -280. Can the Dodgers continue their dominance over the Rockies? Stay tuned for the prediction on this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -280 | Rockies +238
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-189) | Rockies +1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 12 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 74%.

Los Angeles vs Colorado Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw will be starting on Thursday after a solid performance in his recent outing, allowing two runs in six innings against the Nationals. His season stats include a 3.31 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP with a 3-0 record in 32.2 innings. The Dodgers are currently leading their division by 4.5 games, having won four of their past five series. Offensively, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages, Mookie Betts, and Will Smith have been key contributors, with the team averaging 5.65 runs per game. However, the pitching staff has a 4.28 ERA, ranking 22nd in the league. Despite their weaker defense, the Dodgers have a strong record of 49-31 this season and are currently holding a power ranking of 20.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The upcoming series finale will feature Austin Gomber on the mound for the Colorado Rockies. Gomber has had a mix of performances this season, excelling in his season debut but struggling in his most recent outing. Despite facing the Dodgers numerous times in his career with little success, he will look to turn things around in this game.

The Rockies have been showing improvement, winning three out of four games against the Nationals but dropping a series to the Diamondbacks. Their offense has been solid, scoring 15 runs, while their pitching has struggled, giving up 21 runs. The team has a poor record at home, standing at 8-30.

Key players to watch on the Rockies include Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck, and Hunter Goodman, who have been performing well offensively. Ezequiel Tovar is also expected to return from the IL soon. Despite their individual performances, the team as a whole ranks low in both offense and defense, with a Power Ranking of 27 and an overall record of 18-61. Los Angeles has struggled in recent matchups against Colorado, losing all three games.

Los Angeles Dodgers Dominate against Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been performing exceptionally well, winning eight of their last ten games. On the other hand, the Colorado Rockies have struggled at home with a disappointing 8-30 record. The Dodgers have maintained a perfect record against the Rockies this season, winning all four meetings. Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers' star pitcher, has been on top of his game, allowing two or fewer runs in five of his last six outings. The Dodgers have emerged victorious in four out of Kershaw's last five starts. In contrast, Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber had a rough outing in his previous game, giving up nine runs. Gomber has historically struggled against the Dodgers, with a subpar 5.89 ERA. It is notable that three of the Rockies' losses to the Dodgers this season have been by a margin of two or more runs.

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