Now that the MLB regular season has entered its final weeks, the Arizona Diamondbacks (83-66) are gearing up for a playoff spot against the last-placed Colorado Rockies (57-93) at Coors Field. Games like this one are hard to concentrate on since there is a huge gap in the performance of the teams as well as the standings of the respective teams, and thus are popular among the followers of the top MLB free picks.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies 9/16/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Monday, September 16, 2024, at 8:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Coors Field |
| Watch: | ARID, COLR, MLB.TV |
| Diamondbacks odds: | -170 |
| Rockies odds: | +142 |
| Total Line: | 11 |
Arizona Diamondbacks (83-66) vs. Colorado Rockies (57-93)
The Diamondbacks have shown that they can hang with the pack thanks to a potent batter order and pitching through the entire season. The recent form of the team, with 3 victories in 5 last clashes with Milwaukee and Texas, proves that Arizona is ready for the battle even in the most uncomfortable conditions. The offensive stats of the team are impressive, too, including a .264 BA with 192 home runs, a statistic that guarantees them many of their wins.
| Arizona Diamondbacks Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 15, 2024 | MIL | 11-10 | W |
| Sep 14, 2024 | MIL | 8-15 | L |
| Sep 13, 2024 | MIL | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 11, 2024 | TEX | 14-4 | W |
| Sep 10, 2024 | TEX | 6-0 | W |
On the other hand, the Rockies find themselves in a bad season, which is evident from their disappointing record. Winless in five games in a row, Colorado, however, managed to beat Cubs and Tigers three times in the last five games, which is an encouraging sign. Such trends in their recent home games bring out floors that have been evident during the season, a batting average of .242 with a team ERA of 5.42.
| Colorado Rockies Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 15, 2024 | CHC | 2-6 | L |
| Sep 14, 2024 | CHC | 6-5 | W |
| Sep 13, 2024 | CHC | 9-5 | W |
| Sep 12, 2024 | DET | 4-2 | W |
| Sep 11, 2024 | DET | 4-7 | L |
Merrill Kelly (4-0, 4.26 ERA) vs. Antonio Senzatela (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Arizona’s Merril Kelly carried on his recent dominance with 4-0 and 4.26 ERA cumulatively in this season up to the present date. His control over the game, especially with the strikes being thrown exemplified by recording 44 Strike Outs on 57 Innings, shall be important in meeting the challenges posed by Coors Field, which is mostly a hitting ground. Given Kelly’s statistics, he also has a low WHIP which implies that he has the strengths and skills to handle games and keep down potential baserunners.
The wait is finally over. Antonio Senzatela is back on the mound! Jose was recovering from an extended single injury with rehabilitation, so his stats weren’t impressive, with a 5.29 ERA in 17 innings pitched. The Rockies will be careful with him; even healthy, he’s still going to be held around 70 pitches for a while. Thus, his performance will be pivotal for the Colorado team, yet given the situation, such enthusiasm needs restrictions.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -170, Total Odds: 11
The betting odds reflect a preference towards the Diamondbacks due to how well they performed over the season and their chances of making it to the promise land. The spread and total are lower than expectations because people expect a more scoring affair strategically placed at Coors Field as is always the case with major league baseball teams taking advantage of the altitude.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The Over Total trend of Arizona, especially away games, corresponds with the strong offensive production they display. Their road cover average in 40 out of 74 road games reinforces that they are a strong team, and are a good pick for spread bettors.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The up-and-down season of the Rockies is similarly observed in the betting action. They have a poor home ATS record but have been able to win games of late, which means that they can catch you off guard, especially with Senzatela coming back which would come as a big boost.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies 9/16/24 Betting Picks
Taking the focus on everyone’s attempts to reach the postseason by the Diamondbacks or the Rockies, who for some reason or another have not been able to rediscover stability in their performance, Arizona will look the safer option. Their powerful offense and solid pitching should dominate the deficient defense and pitching of the Rockies.
Getting into the details, looking at the odds for the Rockies, which are pegged at the +1.5 spread, is quite a value as baseball can be very unpredictable. But of course, there is no argument that the moneylines should be on the Diamondbacks. The same goes for the total, which is likely to go over due to the fact that both teams are offensive in nature and considering the place as well. For those who do not mind the shift towards the more aggressive side, this is a good compliment to the sustained development that Arizona has demonstrated this season, especially given the momentum toward the playoffs premium expert advice