Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The Colorado Rockies, currently last in the NL West with a 58-104 record, will have Kyle Freeland (0-3, 6.62 ERA) as their starting pitcher. Freeland is coming off a strong
Game outlook
The Colorado Rockies, currently last in the NL West with a 58-104 record, will have Kyle Freeland (0-3, 6.62 ERA) as their starting pitcher. Freeland is coming off a strong performance against the Kansas City Royals. On the other hand, the Cincinnati Reds, sitting fourth in the NL Central at 43-48, will have Frankie Montas (4-6, 4.19 ERA) on the mound. Montas is coming off a victory over the New York Yankees. The Reds are favored to win with a betting line opening at -181, currently at -174.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rockies +154 | Reds -174
Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-132) | Reds -1.5 (+115)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 64%.
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are currently performing decently as a team at the plate, ranking 17th in the majors with a .692 team OPS and averaging 4.1 runs per game. However, they need to improve on aggressiveness on the bases, ranking 20th in stolen bases while being caught 15 times. Third baseman Ryan McMahon has been a standout player, posting impressive stats at the plate. Pitcher Kyle Freeland has been struggling this season, ranking poorly in various key statistics. The team is also facing several injuries, with multiple key players sidelined. Overall, the Rockies are currently ranked 22nd in offense and 30th in defense with a power ranking of 30 and a record of 58-104 this season.