Colorado Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers
(-110/-110)-275
The Los Angeles Dodgers, having an impressive 92-62 record this season, continue to lead the National League West as they host the Colorado Rockies on September 21, 2024, at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers, coming off a solid performance in the series opener, look to secure another victory against the Rockies, who have struggled this season with a 59-95 record.
Walker Buehler will take the mound for the Dodgers, despite a tough season marked by a 5.54 ERA. However, his xFIP suggests he’s been a bit unlucky, and there’s potential for improvement. Buehler faces a Rockies lineup known for striking out frequently, ranking 2nd in MLB for most strikeouts. This could swing the advantage in Buehler’s favor, as he aims to exploit their weakness. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani has been red-hot at the plate for the Dodgers, hitting .433 with a 1.552 OPS over the last seven games, bolstering an already strong Dodgers offense, which ranks 2nd in MLB.
On the Rockies’ side, Cal Quantrill, one of the league’s lower-ranked pitchers, will start. He has an average 4.68 ERA this year but faces a challenging task against the disciplined Dodgers lineup, ranked 3rd in walks drawn. The Rockies’ offense, ranked 20th by Power Rankings, will need a standout performance from Sam Hilliard, who has hit .455 with a 1.538 OPS in his last four games, to have a fighting chance.
THE BAT X, the leading MLB projection system, favors the Dodgers significantly, projecting them as a big favorite with a projected win probability of 69%. With the Dodgers’ potent lineup and Buehler’s potential for a bounce-back performance, Los Angeles seems poised to extend their winning ways against the struggling Rockies.
Betting Trends
- Over/Under 9.0 Game Total (-110/-110)The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 47 of their last 77 games (+17.25 Units / 20% ROI)
- Colorado Rockies – Moneyline (+230)The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 games (+6.89 Units / 38% ROI)
- Freddie Freeman – Over/Under 0.5 Hits (-275/+205)Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 12 games (+8.85 Units / 59% ROI)