Arizona Diamondbacks Favored to Take on Struggling Colorado Rockies in NL West Showdown

Game outlook

In the upcoming middle game of a three-game National League West series, the struggling Colorado Rockies will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Rockies, currently last in the NL West with a 44-75 record, will have left-hander Austin Gomber on the mound. The Diamondbacks, sitting second in the NL West with a 65-53 record, will rely on veteran left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez as their starting pitcher. Arizona is the betting favorite, opening at -240 with the current line at Arizona -202.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockies +180 | Diamondbacks -202

Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-117) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (-1)

Total: Over/Under 8.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 67%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies managed to secure a come-from-behind 9-8 home win against the Atlanta Braves thanks to a seven-run eighth inning. The team's lineup performed well, going 16-for-39 with a pair of walks and 10 strikeouts, with Jake Cave hitting a home run to help kickstart the offense. Despite struggling with runners in scoring position and leaving eight men on base, the Rockies managed to come out on top. Pitcher Kyle Freeland pitched 3.2 innings and allowed three runs, keeping the team in the game during his no-decision. Left-hander Austin Gomber, with a 3-8 record and a 4.92 ERA, will be starting for the Rockies. The team currently has a power ranking of 28 and is ranked 16th in offense, averaging 4.28 runs per game, and 30th in defense, allowing an average of 5.86 runs per game. Overall, the team is 44-76 this season.