Colorado Rockies (50-86) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (70-67)
As MLB season draws near its close, teams are fighting hard for playoff spots and improved records. Two such teams meeting at Chase Field on Sept. 29 include Colorado Rockies with a W-L standing of 50-86 and Arizona Diamondbacks at 70-67; betting enthusiasts are particularly keenly focused on this matchup due to their respective performances; this article provides MLB betting picks based on each team’s performance, betting trends, starting pitchers etc.
Colorado Rockies have struggled through an unsuccessful season, posting an atrocious 50-86 record and finding it challenging to turn games in their favor on both ends of the spectrum. Statistics reveal their struggles: with 601 runs scored on them this season resulting from 135 homers; an batting average of just 0.249 with 601 runs total; 5.61 earned run average and 1.53 WHIP ratio. It is evident from these numbers that Colorado has struggled to stop runs from scoring, leading them down the path toward their poor record this season.
On the other side of things is Arizona Diamondbacks who have amassed a respectable 70-67 record and are in contention for a playoff berth with an 8-3 SU record at home since moving there last July. Their batting average may have edged out that of Rockies at 0.253 while hitting 151 homers. Pitching has been their strongest asset with an ERA of 4.65 and WHIP of 1.35; making them betting favorites going into this match-up.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Game Info
| When: | Sunday, September 4, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Chase Field |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream | MLB.TV |
Peter Lambert (3-5, 4.95 ERA) vs. Merrill Kelly (10-6, 3.31 ERA)
Lambert will pitch for Colorado Rockies against Arizona Diamondbacks this afternoon, sporting an 4.95 ERA and 1.36 WHIP rating. Over 76.1 innings pitched, Lambert allowed 79 hits and 15 homers, which indicates his lack of control or inability to thwart key plays. What’s more concerning is his ratio of strikeouts to walks: 64 strikeouts to 25 walks isn’t exactly inspiring confidence when facing an opposing lineup with an overall team batting average of.253 with 151 home runs this season – especially given Lambert’s susceptibility in giving up home runs could become significant factor during this game based off of Arizona’s ability.
Diamondbacks fans have put more trust in M. Kelly this season, who has proven more consistent than Lambert on the mound. Kelly boasts a 3.31 ERA and 1.2 WHIP across 141.1 innings that suggests an efficient, less unpredictable approach on his pitching arm. Furthermore, with 147 strikeouts alone he may prove invaluable come late-game situations where striking out opponents can change games dramatically. Furthermore, Kelly allowed less hits (117) due to a tighter defense against opposing batters while giving up 52 walks and 17 home runs than Lambert relative to total innings pitched.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Colorado Rockies +227, Total Odds: 11
The odds seem to favour the Diamondbacks for good reason; their Moneyline sits at -257 with an adjusted spread of -1.5 at -120 while Colorado sits at +227 with +1.5 at +100, giving us an accurate representation of each team’s chances.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
Colorado fans should not find comfort in Colorado’s betting trends. Overtime has occurred in 12 of Colorado’s last 17 games, suggesting ineffective pitching. They have gone 2-11 SU in their last 13 contests overall and 1-10 on the road; Arizona has proven particularly ineffective with an 0-6 record against them over this span.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Arizona has shown inconsistent betting trends. Their last six games have gone 1-5 against them statistically (SU), yet at home they’ve gone 8-3 in 11 contests SU in that span – particularly against Colorado in their home arena where they hold an unblemished 5-0 mark (SU) for five home games played against them! Furthermore, Arizona have posted four out of five total OVER results when facing opponents from their division – suggesting an encounter that might see high scoring encounters!
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/3/23 Betting Picks
After considering all factors pertaining to team stats, current trends, and starting pitcher quality, Arizona Diamondbacks should emerge victorious in this matchup against Colorado. They have proven strong at home with superior pitching/batting stats as well as recent MLB matchups against them.
Free Pick and Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks to win with a -1.5 spread at -120.
