Colorado Rockies (45-68) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (66-46)
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers 8/12/2023 – The Colorado Rockies will return to Dodger Stadium on Saturday to meet the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Colorado Rockies have a record of 45-70, placing them in last place in the NL West. The Rockies dropped two straight games to the Dodgers this week, most recently being defeated 2-1 on Thursday night. For accurate MLB picks, stay tuned to expert analysis.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the top team in the NL West, posting a record of 68-46. The Dodgers have won five consecutive games, most recently defeating the Rockies 2-1 on Thursday. Clayton Kershaw allowed just one run through his five innings on the mound on Thursday, while Max Muncy led the way with a home run and two RBI.
Rockies vs. Dodgers Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Dodger Stadium in downtown Los Angeles, CA |
| TV: | ATRM |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Peter Lambert (2-3, 5.57 ERA) vs Tony Gonsolin (7-4, 4.42 ERA)
Peter Lambert will be the starting pitcher for Colorado in this game, he has a 5.57 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record. Colorado’s bullpen has been disappointing this year, allowing 5.7 runs per game (second most in MLB). Ryan McMahon has been the bright spot for the Rockies, he leads his squad with 19 home runs and 59 RBI.
Tony Gonsolin will be the Dodgers’ starting pitcher on Saturday night, he has a 4.42 ERA to go along with his 7-4 starting record. The Dodgers are again the top-scoring team in baseball, averaging 5.7 runs per game. Dodgers’ superstar Mookie Betts leads Los Angeles with 31 home runs, while Freddie Freeman has a team-leading 81 RBI.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -300, Total Odds: 9.0
The Dodgers are currently hitting their stride and present a fairly large mismatch against the Rockies. LA is second in runs scored in baseball and second in home runs. The Dodgers have added depth with the addition of Kike Hernandez and Rosario in the infield and Kelly and Lynn to the pitching staff. Kelly in particular has helped the depth of the Dodgers bullpen and allowed the Dodgers to shorten games even further. Rockies’ starter Lambert has pitched better as a starter than he did out of the pen but has struggled in his last two starts.
Lambert has failed to get out of the fifth inning in either of his last two starts and has relied exclusively on pitching to contact with just 13 strikeouts during his five starts this season. Expect the Dodgers’ lineup to exploit Lambert on Saturday night and get into the Rockies’ bullpen early in the game. Gonsolin has been a better pitcher at home this year and will thrive with a solid bullpen waiting to pick him up by the fifth or sixth inning
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
Colorado is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Colorado Rockies are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
The Rockies are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road against the Dodgers.
Total stayed UNDER in 13 of Colorado’s last 20 games with an NL opponent.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The total stayed UNDER in 8 of the LA Dodgers’ last 11 games with the Rockies.
Los Angeles Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
The Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home against Colorado.
The total went UNDER in 10 of the LA Dodgers’ last 15 games with an NL rival.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers 8/12/2023 Betting Picks
The Dodgers have been getting solid production throughout their whole lineup as of late, leading them to a five-game win streak. The Rockies’ bullpen hasn’t been awful in this series; however, they won’t be able to hit to the caliber of the Dodgers. Final score prediction, Dodgers win 5-2. For the best sports picks, stay tuned to expert analysis.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2.