Dodgers vs Rockies Betting Preview and Odds July 6
Dodgers vs Rockies Prediction and Odds
WagerTalk MLB analyst Brian Ochsner offers his thoughts on Wednesday’s Dodgers vs Rockies showdown in the NL West. Jose Urena will take the ball for the Rockies, and Mitch White gets the start for the Dodgers.
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| Wednesday, July 6 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Los Angeles Dodgers -320 vs Colorado Rockies +250 |
| Runline: | Dodgers -1.5 (-165) / Rockies +1.5 (+145) |
| Total: | 9 Runs (Over -120 / Under EV) |
| Game Time: | 10:10pm ET / 7:10pm PT |
| Where: | Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles |
| Weather: | 71* and Clear with Light Winds Blowing Out to Center |
Dodgers vs Rockies Analysis
The Colorado Rockies finish a three game series in Chavez Ravine against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Urena was called up from the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes, where he pitched most of this season after starting the year with the Milwaukee Brewers. Big Blue is looking for a series sweep in tonight’s contest, while the Rockies hope to salvage a game.
Struggles on the Road
The Rockies are playing slightly above average at home, but not so much on the road – and especially against right-handed pitchers. They have a 19th best OPS against righties, but with a decent .245 team batting average.
The hitting is still going strong as the Rox are tied for 10th with the Cubs in OPS at .727, and have the 2nd best team batting average at .261. The pitching has been predictably bad this year, as Colorado has a Rocky Mountain high 4.99 team ERA – 3rd worst in MLB with a 1.43 WHIP – along with a 3rd worst bullpen ERA. There’s not much else I can say about this club, as they’re a below average club who needs much better pitching.
Jose Urena is in a tough spot to make his return to “the show.” LA hits right-handed pitching better than anyone in baseball, and they should continue to keep rolling tonight against the Rockies new addition.
Best in the West
The Dodgers are playing like we thought they would at the start of the year, leading the NL West and with one of the best records in baseball. They have a 3rd best pitching staff ERA at 2.96 and a 1.10 WHIP, plus a 7th best bullpen ERA at 3.36 and a 1.13 WHIP.
And they lead MLB with a .760 team OPS, have a .252 team batting average and are 8th best in home runs at 100. Pret-ty, pret-ty good as Larry David would say, not much else I can add to these numbers.
Dodgers vs Rockies Prediction
Big Blue has a huge edge in the bullpen, and I don’t see how the visitors keep this game close. But even with the -1.5 run line, we’re not getting a great price. That’s why I like the Dodgers to go over team total runs scored, and maybe sprinkle a little on the 1st 5 innings over Dodgers total runs scored at plus money.
Prediction: Dodgers Over Team 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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