Los Angeles Dodgers vs
Colorado RockiesPredictions & Preview

Los Angeles Dodgers Expected to Dominate Colorado Rockies in Final Game of Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be looking to extend their lead in the NL West as they take on the Colorado Rockies in the final game of their four-game series at Coors Field. Clayton Kershaw will be on the mound for the Dodgers, while Chase Dollander will pitch for the Rockies. The Dodgers have a strong record against the Rockies in recent matchups, going 9-1 in their last 10 games. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this exciting matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Wednesday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -250 | Rockies +215
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-173) | Rockies +1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 12 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 71%.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers responded to a recent three-game sweep with a series sweep of the San Diego Padres. They split the first two games of the series and will aim to secure their second consecutive series win on Thursday. The Dodgers excel offensively, ranking second in the league with an average of 5.14 runs per game, fourth in batting average at .255, third in on base percentage at .332, and second in slugging percentage at .440. Will Smith leads the team with a .308 batting average, while Shohei Ohtani leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Dodgers give up an average of 4.44 runs per game, placing them 18th in the league. Opponents have a .243 batting average against the team, ranking them 16th, with a 4.12 ERA and 1.30 WHIP placing them 18th and 21st, respectively. In his last start, Clayton Kershaw held the Padres to two hits and one run in six innings, leading to a 3-2 win. Kershaw boasts a 3.27 ERA in 51 games against the Rockies, with a record of 28-11.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have shown improvement over the past week, winning six of their last eight games. Despite their position at the bottom of the NL West standings, they will aim to maintain their momentum with a win on Thursday. However, the team is struggling offensively, ranking near the bottom of the league in runs scored, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Jordan Beck leads the team with a .272 batting average, while Hunter Goodman leads with 25 home runs and 69 RBI. On the defensive side, the Rockies are struggling, giving up an average of 6.43 runs per game, with opponents having a .300 batting average against them. Dollander's recent performance in his last start resulted in a 10-7 win over Arizona, but he will need to improve his performance against the upcoming match with the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers Favored to Win Against Colorado Rockies in Upcoming Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong advantage in their upcoming game against the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers have won four of their last five games, showcasing their prowess at batting against right-handers. In contrast, the Rockies have only won six of their last eight games and have struggled against left-handers, which does not bode well for their offensive performance. Dollander, the Rockies' pitcher, has had difficulty on the mound, giving up a significant number of runs in his recent starts. On the other hand, Kershaw of the Dodgers has been performing well, giving up minimal runs in his last few starts, especially against the Rockies. Therefore, it is advisable to take Los Angeles on the run line for the upcoming game.

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