Colorado Rockies (50-86) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (70-67)
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/4/23 – As the MLB regular season nears its conclusion, two National League West teams from Colorado – the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks – will face off for what should be an intriguing contest at Chase Field at 4:10 PM ET and broadcast live by MLB.TV. Both clubs currently stand with 50-86 records compared to 70-67 records respectively – two teams facing different ambitions and challenges this season.
The Colorado Rockies have had an dismal season, languishing at the bottom of the standings with an underwhelming batting average of 0.249 and an embarrassing 5.61 ERA reflecting their subpar play. Though they’ve collected 1148 hits and 135 homers compared with an OBP (On Base Percentage) (OBP) rate of 0.31 leaves much to be desired; their 1.53 WHIP with 485 walks has struggled to keep opposing bats quiet with an opponent batting average of 0.286 being evidence of that struggle resulting in 11 losses over 13 games overall and more specifically against Arizona resulting in six defeats of seven encounters against them.
Conversely, the Diamondbacks remain in contention for a wildcard spot this season, boasting improved stats: a batting average of 0.253 and 639 runs scored to date; their pitching stats, featuring 4.65 ERA/1.35 WHIP give Arizona an edge against their counterparts; additionally, they’ve been strong at home, winning eight out of 11 games at Chase Field since July; in particular, they’ve shown dominance against the Colorado Rockies when playing at home, boasting a perfect five-game win streak against them since July 1! For more insights, check out free baseball picks today.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Game Info
| When: | Sunday, September 4, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Field |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Peter Lambert (3-5, 4.95 ERA) vs. Merrill Kelly (10-6, 3.31 ERA)
Peter Lambert will take the mound for the Rockies on Monday, with an overall record of 25-17 and an ERA/WHIP ratio of 4.95/1.364 in 76.1 innings pitched, which included 79 hits, 25 walks, and 64 strikeouts – 15 homers being an indicator of his unreliability in pitching.
Merrill Kelly will start for Arizona. Kelly boasts an impressive track record this season with a W-L of 450887, an ERA of 3.31, and WHIP of 1.2 over 141.1 innings of work, giving up only 117 hits and 52 walks while striking out 147 batters while keeping only 17 homers. Kelly could prove decisive come game time.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Colorado Rockies +227, Total Odds: 9
Due to odds, trends, team stats and starting pitchers, Arizona is in control of this game and should prevail with ease. Their stronger pitching matchup and home field advantage tip the scales in their favor; Colorado’s poor road form in particular has proven itself vulnerable against Arizona – therefore any bet placed with Arizona Diamondbacks at -1.5 odds should pay dividends.
Due to recent high-scoring games for both teams, selecting Total 9 Over at (+100) may be an appealing wager.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
Colorado Rockies have suffered in their recent form. They currently stand with an atrocious 2-11 record over their last 13 games and 1-10 record in 11 road contests; more specifically against Arizona, they have gone winless in five road contests; however, 12 of 17 of their matches have had total scores going OVER, suggesting high scoring contests.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Arizona has experienced some recent difficulties, recording an uneven 1-5 record over their last six games. Yet they have proven resilient at home with an 8-3 win-loss ratio in 11 home contests since August 1st; also notably, four of Arizona’s last five contests against National League West Division opponents went over, suggesting high scoring games may ensue.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/4/23 Betting Picks
With both teams currently experiencing issues with their pitching staffs, it’s likely we could witness a game that tends to favor higher-scoring games; making a total 9 over bet an intelligent decision. As for who wins though? Given all of their resources at play in Arizona’s favor, expect another win for them in this matchup. For more expert insights, check out free latest sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (-120).