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Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Prediction: Arizona Favored as they Face Colorado in Opening Game

In the opening game of a three-game series, two teams, the Rockies and the Diamondbacks, will face off in the Valley of the Sun. Colorado suffered a heavy 20-1 defeat in their previous game, while Arizona lost a close 3-2 match. In the season series, Arizona has a 4-2 advantage, including a road series win in June. Stay tuned for our Rockies vs. Diamondbacks prediction for Friday night's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +185 | Diamondbacks -206
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (-108)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 67%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies suffered a fourth consecutive defeat at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, with a final score of 45-6. The Rockies are currently in last place in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 35.5 games for the top spot and the Mets by 32.5 games for the final wild card spot. In their recent game against Toronto, the Rockies managed only three hits, with Ezequiel Tovar contributing two of them. Kyle Freeland took the loss, allowing six runs on seven hits. Austin Gomber will start the next game for the Rockies, with a record of 0-5 and an ERA of 6.18. In his last three starts, Gomber has a 7.20 ERA. He will be facing the Diamondbacks, against whom he is 3-2 with a 6.53 ERA in his career. Gomber has a 1-0 record at Chase Field with a 4.43 ERA.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost the rubber game of their series against the Padres and are currently fourth in the NL West standings, 12 games behind the Dodgers for the top spot. They are also nine games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League playoff race. In their recent game against San Diego, the Diamondbacks struggled to produce offensively, finishing with only four hits and going 0-4 with runners in scoring position. Despite a strong performance from pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, the team ultimately fell short with Kyle Backhus taking the loss. Zac Gallen will be starting in the upcoming game for his 24th start of the season, with a record of 8-12 and a 5.48 ERA. In his last start against the Athletics, he earned the win after throwing six innings and allowing two runs. Over his career, Gallen has had success against the Rockies with an 8-1 record and a 3.53 ERA in 18 starts.

Colorado Rockies Achieve Fastest -300 Run Differential in MLB History, but Arizona Diamondbacks Have the Edge

The Colorado Rockies have made history by achieving the fastest -300 run differential in MLB history, doing so in just 114 games. This surpasses the previous record set by the 1911 Boston Rustlers, who achieved the same differential in 118 games. Despite their impressive performance at home, the Rockies have struggled on the road with a 14-42 record and have a run line record of 23-33. The Arizona Diamondbacks, despite recent setbacks due to trading players like Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez, are positioned better than the Rockies. While Gallen has had a challenging season overall, he has consistently performed well against Colorado. With Gomber still seeking his first win of the season, the odds favor Arizona in this upcoming game. It is advisable to place your bet on the Diamondbacks as they face the Rockies at home in the opening game.

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