Overview
The Colorado Rockies head down to sunny Arizona for a three game series with the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks have played the Rockies well over the past few seasons winning 13 of the last 20 meetings overall but they have traditionally played them very well at home winning 37 of the last 53 meetings played in Arizona.
Head to Head Trends
Rockies are 16-37 in the last 53 meetings in Arizona.
Over is 16-7-2 in the last 25 meetings in Arizona.
Arizona Diamondbacks (-135)
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 3rd in the National League West with a 12-12 record just a half game back of the Giants and Dodgers. The Diamondbacks have one of the better offenses in the National League averaging 4.92 runs per game but they are also one of the worst pitching teams allowing 5.17 runs per game.
On the hill for the Diamondbacks today is lefty Robbie Ray who is 1-0 with a 3.80 ERA on the season. Ray pitched very well in his first 3 starts allowing just 4 runs total but he was less then impressive in his last start versus the Pirates giving up 8 hits and 5 earned over just 3 innings of work.
Arizona Diamondbacks Trends
Diamondbacks are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Rays last 7 starts.
Colorado Rockies (+125)
The Colorado Rockies are 4th in the National League West with a 9-12 record 2 games out of 1st place. The Rockies started the season pretty good winning 8 of their first 13 games but they really cooled off since losing 7 of their last 8 games.
Starting for the Rockies in this one is Tyler Chatwood who is 2-2 with a 3.47 ERA on the season. Chatwood has 2 starts at home this season and 2 starts on the road. At home he is 0-2 with 7.20 ERA but on the road he is 2-0 with a 0.68 ERA.
Colorado Rockies Trends
Rockies are 15-37 in their last 52 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 43-92 in their last 135 road games.
Conclusion
I’m going with the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Rockies in this one. Year in and year out the Rockies are one of the worst road teams in the league so almost any time they are away from home with the odds that aren’t too high I will usually fire a bet against them and over a full season it usually pays off pretty nicely.
Free pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -135 at the Bovada Sportsbook
