Approaching the playoffs, the Arizona Diamondbacks (83-68) and Colorado Rockies (58-93) play factors, which differ extremely in the case of team direction and strength this season. The Arizona Diamondbacks intend to advance in the playoff ranks. At the same time, the Colorado Rockies remain in the rebuilding stage, and this one played at Coors Field on Wednesday should be quite interesting. High-limit bets are usually placed by providing one of the best handicapper insights. Now, let’s analyze this particular game, which is quite critical in the division.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies 9/18/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Coors Field |
| Watch: | MLBN, ARID, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Diamondbacks odds: | -143 Moneyline |
| Rockies odds: | +121 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 10.5 |
Arizona Diamondbacks (83-68) vs. Colorado Rockies (58-93)
The Arizona Diamondbacks, holding a strong winning record, seem to have faced a hiccup recently, going 1-4 in their last five outings. Despite this downturn, they showcased a solid performance earlier in the month, which included a nail-biting 11-10 victory over the Brewers. Their struggle on the road, however, marked by a 1-5 record in the recent games, is a point of concern as they head into the hitter-friendly environment of Coors Field.
| 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 |
In contrast, despite their overall poor season performance, the Colorado Rockies have shown some resilience at home. Colorado appears to be finding a late-season groove after winning four of their last five games, including a recent 3-2 victory against these same Diamondbacks and win over the Cubs twice. Their defensive play and pitching have improved, as evidenced by the number of games staying under the total runs line.
| 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 |
Eduardo Rodriguez (45353 W-L, 5.5 ERA) vs. Austin Gomber (5-10 W-L, 4.44 ERA)
Eduardo Rodriguez, a high-end pitcher, is going to have to step up to the plate and deal with the Rockies, as it tends to be a tough park to pitch in. This is mainly because he has had a very high ERA all season and his last performance in the game. Such kind of game dynamics volatility is rather dangerous and likely important for such games as today’s.
On the other hand, the Rockies’ pitcher Austin Gomber, who has a somewhat better standing of an ERA of 4.44 and WHIP of 1.28, shows some signs of stability. Even though he has a bad winning percentage, Gomber has been able to control games more effectively when pitched at home, and this gives the Rockies hope that they will win in this particular matchup.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -143, Total Odds: 10.5
Considering the shape of the teams and their past performances at Coors Field, a slight edge in the bookmakers’ odds is presented to the Diamondbacks, but the Rockies may be able to use their momentum and home-court invincibility to at the very least cover the spread if not perform an outright upset.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The latest results of the Diamondbacks can be described as unsuccessful, with the bettors clearly leaning towards a shootout considering the over has prevailed in 12 of the last 17 contests. However, their lack of offensive production on the road very well may be one of those crucial reasons for those bettors eyeing the under in this game.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
In contrast, the Rockies have had the most inclination in going under the total in the majority of their games, more so at home. Their recent form indicates a more solid defensive structure, making an under wager relatively safer and that is even more so against a poor road team like the Diamondbacks.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies 9/18/24 Betting Picks
Although the Diamondbacks have lost their last two games on the road, they would have got help from the Rockies’ surprising efforts at Coors Field. Based on historical patterns and the presented forms, there are great chances that fans are likely to place bets on the Rockies simply because of their excellent defense and their better home performance in recent contests.
A more reasonable bet in today’s contest could involve betting the under-total runs scored since recent statistics suggest that both teams have been scoring under at Coors Field. In addition, most daily MLB free tips have recommended the possibility of a value on prop bets concentrating on player performances.