Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – August 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 16, 2023

The Arizona Diamondbacks (60-60) will look to Christian Walker, currently on a two-game homer streak, against the Colorado Rockies (46-74) at 3:10 PM ET on Wednesday, at Coors Field.

The Rockies are an underdog (+114 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Diamondbacks (-137). The game’s total is set at 12.

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Diamondbacks vs Rockies Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Diamondbacks -137 +114 12

Diamondbacks Betting Insights

  • The Diamondbacks have won 31, or 58.5%, of the 53 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • This season Arizona has won 19 of its 31 games, or 61.3%, when favored by at least -137 on the moneyline.
  • The Diamondbacks have a 57.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • So far this season, Arizona and its opponents have hit the over in 50 of 120 games with a total.
  • The Diamondbacks have an ATS record of 65-55-0 in 120 games with a spread this season.

Diamondbacks Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 3-7
Runs Per Game 3.5
HR 10
ERA 5.44
K/9 10.0

Rockies Betting Insights

  • The Rockies have been underdogs in 106 games this season and have come away with the win 42 times (39.6%) in those contests.
  • This year, Colorado has won 34 of 94 games when listed as at least +114 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Rockies have an implied victory probability of 46.7% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
  • Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 51 of its 120 opportunities.
  • In 120 games with a line this season, the Rockies have a mark of 58-62-0 against the spread.

Rockies Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 3-7
Runs Per Game 3.2
HR 11
ERA 5.23
K/9 6.3

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Diamondbacks Probable Pitcher – Slade Cecconi

  • Cecconi and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
  • The right-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Saturday, when he threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing one hit to the San Diego Padres.
  • This will be Cecconi’s first game as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • Cecconi’s team lost in his only start this season.
  • The only game started by Cecconi with a total this season hit the under.

Diamondbacks Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Miguel Castro 52 49 41 3.86 11 7
Scott McGough 51 56.2 69 4.76 13 9
Paul Sewald 50 47 66 3.26 0 24
Kyle Nelson 48 42.2 53 3.16 7 0
Kevin Ginkel 43 48 45 2.06 2 3

Rockies Probable Pitcher – Austin Gomber

  • Gomber (9-9 with a 5.33 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 125 2/3 innings pitched) tries for his 10th victory when he makes the start for the Rockies, his 25th of the season.
  • In his last appearance on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the left-hander threw five innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
  • Gomber will try to prolong a 12-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.2 frames per outing).
  • In three of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
  • The Rockies have been the moneyline underdog in 22 of Gomber’s starts this season, and they went 12-10 in those games.
  • Over Gomber’s 24 starts, his team is 13-11.
  • Gomber has started 24 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in nine of them.

Rockies Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Justin Lawrence 50 59.1 61 3.49 8 10
Jake Bird 48 70.1 60 3.97 7 0
Brent Suter 42 55.2 43 2.43 5 0
Daniel Bard 42 42 39 3.43 6 1
Matt Koch 22 23 15 1.57 3 0

Diamondbacks Hitting Trends

  • The Diamondbacks have a 26-13 record in games this season when they hit two or more home runs.
  • Arizona is 19-7 in games this season when it has had at least five extra-base hits.
  • The club is 56-29 in the games this season it has notched eight or more hits.
  • Arizona has a 53-17 record in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
  • The Diamondbacks have drawn at least five walks in 41 games this season, and are 19-22 in those contests.

Rockies Hitting Trends

  • They’ve hit two or more homers in 27 games this season and are 17-10 in those matchups.
  • Colorado has won 11 of its 24 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
  • In 71 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 33-38.
  • Colorado has won 34 of its 48 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • They have won 11 of their 15 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Diamondbacks (-137)
Over/Under Pick: Under (12)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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