With the MLB season heading into its home stretch, the Arizona Diamondbacks (83-67) face off against the Colorado Rockies (58-93) to even out the elimination round. At Coors Field, with the Rockies trying to save face and the Diamondbacks trying to find a spot in the postseason, this match becomes very important. It is here where the best handicapper insights into this phenomenon are needed as we analyze what can tip the scale of victory in the course of the game one way or the other.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies 9/17/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Coors Field |
| Watch: | COLR, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Diamondbacks odds: | -155 Moneyline |
| Rockies odds: | +142 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 11.5 |
Arizona Diamondbacks (83-67) vs. Colorado Rockies (58-93)
The Arizona Diamondbacks combine effective offense with erratic away form coming into this game. The Diamondbacks’ status has been erratic over their last five matchups, with them beating the Brewers (11-10) and the Rangers (14-4) and losing to the same Milwaukee team (8-15) and most recently the Rockies (2-3).
| Arizona Diamondbacks Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 16, 2024 | COL | 2-3 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | MIL | 11-10 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | MIL | 8-15 | Lose |
| Sep 13, 2024 | MIL | 1-2 | Lose |
| Sep 11, 2024 | TEX | 14-4 | Win |
On the flip side, while the Rockies’ overall win-loss record is not flattering, they have shown signs of improvement late in the season. They’ve reversed a trend that had reached several losses to obtain several more reasonable results, the latest being the two consecutive wins against the Cubs and even getting the better of the Diamondbacks in their latest meeting. This upturn could be as a result of better teamwork and taking advantage of playing at their home ground which they have been slightly better in.
| Colorado Rockies Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 16, 2024 | ARI | 3-2 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | CHC | 2-6 | Lose |
| Sep 14, 2024 | CHC | 6-5 | Win |
| Sep 13, 2024 | CHC | 9-5 | Win |
| Sep 12, 2024 | DET | 4-2 | Win |
Jordan Montgomery (8-6, 6.25 ERA) vs. Ryan Feltner (2-10, 4.89 ERA)
Jordan Montgomery plays for the Diamondbacks. Although he has a 6.25 ERA, Montgomery has a wealth of experience and is particularly adept at making strikeouts. His season started well, although he has given up some big hits and a few home runs, raising the alarm clock over his games played at Coors Field. As for Montgomery, he will have to use the strikeout rather well and cut down on walks to deal with the Rockies lineup comfortably.
On the other hand, despite their 2-10 win-loss record and a fairly awful 4.89 ERA, felt like it could still improve, given their impressive strikeout rate. The test for Ryans Feltner against the highly offensive Diamondbacks will be to control his pitches and prevent the home runs that form the collar on his ERA this year. There is more sense that the pitcher is beginning to get into the groove, and an encouraging performance at this point will do wonders for his morale.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -155, Total Odds: 11.5
The betting odds lean towards the Diamondbacks as favorites, reflecting their superior season record and offensive capabilities. The total line set at 11.5 aligns with both teams’ recent high-scoring games and the hitter-friendly nature of Coors Field.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Arizona’s recent games have predominantly seen high scores, with the total going OVER in 15 of their last 20 games. Their strong suit has been their batting, but their vulnerability on the road (1-4 SU in their last 5 games) might be a concern for bettors leaning towards a straightforward win.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The Rockies, while struggling overall, show a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring games with the total going UNDER in 10 of their last 14. Their recent home game resilience could sway some opinions, making them an intriguing underdog bet, especially with the narrow +142 moneyline.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies 9/17/24 Betting Picks
Studying the odds and the performance of the two competing teams, we anticipate that the contest played between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies in Coors Field will be competitive and might go over the total points line. Given how the Diamondbacks hit the Rockies on the road, there will likely be a lot of action in the game.
For the players there, the safer bet could be over 11.5, based on the history of this scoreboard. If someone is looking for a straight pick, Rockies +1.5 could be of good value, considering their last games played. Remain in touch with more free MLB analysis today.