The LA Dodgers (94-64) and Colorado Rockies (61-98) begins a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Coors Field is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Dodgers lead 8-3
The Dodgers score 5 runs in the 7th inning to win 7-2 and clinch their 11th NL West title in the last 12 years. C Will Smith broke a 2-2 tie with a 2-run blast, followed by a 2-run single from RF Mookie Betts. LA holds a slim 1-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies for the No. 1 overall seed in the National League playoffs.
Colorado snapped a 3-game skid Thursday with a 10-8 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Five Rockies had 2+ hits and the team recorded a total of 5 doubles. The lone home run came on a 3-run blast from veteran DH Charlie Blackmon. Colorado has long been eliminated from the playoff race.
Dodgers at Rockies projected starters
TBD vs. RHP Cal Quantrill
LA had not yet announced a starter, but RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-2, 2.96 ERA) is projected to make his 18th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 85 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 6-5 home win against Rockies Sunday
- 2024 road splits: 3-1, 1.86 ERA (38 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 7 starts
- Career vs. Rockies: 1-0, 5.00 ERA (9 IP, 5 ER), 1.78 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 2 starts
Quantrill (8-10, 4.72 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 145 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 6-3 win at Dodgers Saturday
- 2024 home splits: 4-4, 4.37 ERA (70 IP, 34 ER), 1.56 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 in 13 starts
- 2024 vs. Dodgers: 0-2, 6.43 ERA (14 IP, 10 ER), 2.21 WHIP, 5.8 K/9 in 3 starts
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Dodgers at Rockies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:26 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Rockies +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Run line (RL/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-130) | Rockies +1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 11.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Dodgers at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 8, Rockies 4
Moneyline
PASS.
The Dodgers (-190) are trying to lock down the top seed in the playoffs. They will win this game against the far inferior Rockies.
Run line/Against the spread
BET DODGERS -1.5 (-130).
The Dodgers are battling it out with the Phillies for that top seed in the playoffs, and with just a 1-Game lead, every win counts. They want to lock up home-field advantage, and the Rockies aren’t exactly standing in their way.
LA has dominated the Rockies this season, and Quantrill has struggled big time against it. He’s 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA in his 3 starts against the Dodgers. With Colorado having nothing left to play for, this feels like an easy spot for the Dodgers to cover.
Over/Under
PASS.
It’s probably best to steer clear of betting the total. Sure, 11.5 runs at Coors Field makes sense given the altitude, but that’s still a pretty high number. The Under has actually cashed 5 times in the last 10 meetings, so it’s not a guaranteed slugfest.
The Dodgers should have no problem scoring off Quantrill, but I’m not too confident the Rockies will contribute enough to hit that total. I’d play it safe and stick with the run line instead of taking a chance on the Over/Under.
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