Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Rockies
(-110/-110)+120
As the Arizona Diamondbacks head to Coors Field for a September 17 matchup against the Colorado Rockies, both teams are feeling the pressure of their current standings. The Diamondbacks, sitting at 83-67, are in contention for a Wild Card spot, while the Rockies are struggling at 58-93, having been eliminated from winning their division. In yesterday’s game, the Rockies pulled off a surprising 3-2 win against the D-Backs, providing a glimmer of hope amidst a dismal season.
Ryan Feltner is set to take the mound for the Rockies. His season has been challenging, evidenced by a 2-10 record and a below-average ERA of 4.89. However, his Expected Fielding Independent Pitching (xFIP) of 4.13 suggests that he has been somewhat unlucky, potentially indicating room for improvement. On the other side, Jordan Montgomery will be starting for the Diamondbacks, boasting an 8-6 record but struggling with a 6.25 ERA. Montgomery’s low strikeout rate aligns with the Rockies’ high strikeout tendencies, which could play to his advantage.
Offensively, the Diamondbacks lead all teams with a stellar ranking as the 1st best offense in MLB, while the Rockies sit at 20th. Despite the Rockies having a solid batting average of .266, their overall power and production have faltered, particularly in the stolen base department, ranking 24th.
According to the leading MLB projection system, the D-Backs are favored to win today, but the projections also highlight a close game dynamic. With an implied total of 11.0 runs, expect a high-scoring affair as both teams look to assert themselves in this late-season clash.
Betting Trends
- Colorado Rockies – Moneyline (+120)The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 50 of their last 115 games (+11.99 Units / 10% ROI)
- Over/Under 11.0 Game Total (-110/-110)The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 72 of their last 116 games (+27.35 Units / 21% ROI)
- Ezequiel Tovar – Over/Under 0.5 Singles (-135/+105)Ezequiel Tovar has hit the Singles Under in 27 of his last 38 games (+15.85 Units / 36% ROI)