Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction and Betting Odds May 6
Diamondbacks vs Rockies Betting Preview and Odds
The Diamondbacks and Rockies have each won four of their last five games as they meet for a three game series this weekend. WagerTalk MLB analyst Brian Ochsner offers his Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies betting preview for Friday, May 6, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10pm ET / 5:10pm PT.
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| Friday, May 6 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Arizona Diamondbacks -143 vs Colorado Rockies +133 |
| Runline: | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+135) / Rockies +1.5 (-155) |
| Total: | 8.5 Runs (Over -120 / Under +100) |
| Game Time: | 9:40pm ET / 8:40pm PT |
| Where: | Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ |
| Weather: | Retractable Roof |
Diamondbacks vs Rockies Analysis
The Colorado Rockies visit Chase Field to play the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first of a three game set. Sinker-ball specialist Chad Kuhl gets the start against Merrill Kelly, in what should be a really good pitching matchup.
Rockies Preview
The Rox just took two of three at home from the Nationals, and won five of six on the recent homestand. Arizona comes off a seven game road trip where they swept three from the Marlins in Miami and split four games in St. Louis.
One of the best off-season moves that the Rockies made was signing former Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl. Although he didn’t have great numbers in Pittsburgh, manager Bud Black liked what he saw in the right-hander and so far it’s paid off.
In four starts, Kuhl is 3-0 in 23.1 innings with a 1.90 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 17 strikeouts. He’s not an overpowering pitcher, but has done a good job of keeping the ball down in the zone and avoiding a lot of hard contact.
The Colorado offense is doing just fine, leading the league in OPS at .767 and team batting average at .263.
Diamondbacks Preview
Merrill Kelly had a really good month of April on the mound. In five starts and 28.2 innings of work, he has a 1.27 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 26 strikeouts, giving up just four walks and no home runs.
The D-Back’s offense came to life this week in a really unlikely place: Miami. Arizona put up 18 runs in three games, so it looks like the offense is getting into regular season form.
Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction
The Rockies are on the road after six games at Coors Field, and Arizona plays their first game at home after a seven-game road trip. Kuhl and Kelly are two of the best starters in the National League, and it’s their first outing against the opposing teams. That’s why I like the 1st 5 innings under.
Prediction: 1st 5 innings Under Total Runs Scored
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Meet the Author
Brian Ochsner graduated from Kansas State University with degrees in Accounting and Agribusiness. He’s a life-long baseball fan and “numbers guy” who tolerates the Colorado Rockies (bad ownership), and is a Denver Broncos and Kansas State Wildcats fan. Along with his interest in the sports wagering industry, he enjoys eating good BBQ, reading books on marketing, finance and economics, and playing Texas Hold ‘Em poker.
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