The Colorado Rockies (18-25) host the Cincinnati Reds (19-23) at 3:10 PM ET on Wednesday, with both teams hoping to win the series.
The Rockies (-113 on the moneyline) square off against the Reds (-105) in an expected tight contest. The total in the game is set at 11.5 total runs.
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Rockies vs Reds Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | -113 | -105 | 11.5 |
Rockies Betting Insights
- The Rockies have entered the game as favorites eight times this season and won twice.
- Colorado is 2-5 this season when entering a game favored by -113 or more on the moneyline.
- The implied probability of a win from the Rockies, based on the moneyline, is 53.1%.
- Colorado’s games have gone over the total in 17 of its 43 chances.
- The Rockies are 20-23-0 ATS in their 43 games with a spread this season.
Rockies Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.3 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 3.54 |
| K/9 | 9.1 |
Reds Betting Insights
- The Reds have been chosen as underdogs in 30 games this year and have walked away with the win 13 times (43.3%) in those games.
- Cincinnati has a win-loss record of 11-17 when favored by -105 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Reds have a 51.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
- Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 22 of its 42 opportunities.
- The Reds have posted a record of 26-16-0 against the spread this season.
Reds Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.7 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 4.70 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
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Rockies Probable Pitcher – Austin Gomber
- Gomber’s team is 3-5-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 6 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
- Gomber has four starts in a row of five innings or more.
- Gomber’s team lost his only start as a favorite this season.
- Gomber’s team has a 3-5 record in his starts this season.
- In games Gomber has started this season, the teams are 3-5-0 at hitting the over.
Rockies Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Lawrence | 18 | 23.2 | 28 | 2.28 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Bird | 17 | 27 | 28 | 3.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Brad Hand | 17 | 16.1 | 25 | 3.31 | 1 | 0 |
| Brent Suter | 16 | 26.2 | 26 | 1.01 | 1 | 0 |
| Pierce Johnson | 16 | 16.1 | 23 | 5.51 | 0 | 7 |
Reds Probable Pitcher – Graham Ashcraft
- The Reds will send Ashcraft (2-1) to the mound for his ninth start of the season. He is 2-1 with a 3.95 ERA and 33 strikeouts over 43 1/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent appearance on Friday against the Miami Marlins, the right-hander went 5 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- Ashcraft heads into this matchup with seven outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
- The Reds are 4-2 in Ashcraft’s six starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- Ashcraft’s team has won five of his eight starts.
- Ashcraft’s starts hit the over on the run total four times in eight games with a set total this season.
Reds Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Law | 18 | 21 | 20 | 2.57 | 2 | 1 |
| Ian Gibaut | 17 | 19 | 19 | 2.84 | 5 | 1 |
| Alex Young | 17 | 18.1 | 23 | 2.95 | 5 | 0 |
| Buck Farmer | 17 | 20.2 | 19 | 3.48 | 3 | 0 |
| Alexis Diaz | 15 | 16 | 30 | 2.25 | 1 | 10 |
Rockies Hitting Trends
- The Rockies have a 7-1 record this season in games when they hit at least two home runs.
- Colorado has gone 6-7 in its 13 games this season with at least five extra-base hits.
- The team has notched at least eight hits in 29 games this season, and is 16-13 in those contests.
- Colorado is 13-3 in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Rockies are 5-2 in games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.
Reds Hitting Trends
- They have won 11 of the 13 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- Cincinnati has won 10 of its 11 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
- They have won 24 of the 37 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- Cincinnati has won 26 of its 29 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
- They have won five of their 16 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.
Rockies vs. Reds Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Rockies (-113)
Over/Under Pick: Under (11.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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