Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Picks, Predictions, Odds

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Analysis

The Colorado Rockies will visit the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium for the third of a three-game set on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

The Rockies are placed fifth in the National League West with a record of 35-46 overall and 12-25 on the road, which trails the division leading Los Angeles Dodgers by 16.5 games. The Dodgers are in first place in the National League West with a record of 51-29, highlighted by a sturdy 25-13 record at home.

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Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Prediction

Prior to the results of game-two on Tuesday night the Rockies are last in the NL West standings, 15.5 games behind the Dodgers for first place. Colorado lost game-one of this series and are 5-5 SU over their last 10 games. The Rockies managed eight hits but just three runs in game-one against the Dodgers. This was a slow day for Colorado as they are averaging 4.48 runs per game this season. The bullpen gave up eight hits and five runs to Los Angeles. This is not surprising as the Rockies bullpen has struggled throughout the season with a team ERA of 4.98 (28th). The right-hander Jose Urena (0-0, 3.52 ERA) is expected to take the mound on Wednesday.  

Los Angeles enters this matchup first in the NL West standings with a five-game lead over the second place San Diego Padres. The Dodgers took game one of this series 5-3 and have won six of their last 10 games. If Los Angeles can manage to stay healthy, this will be the team to beat in the National League come playoff time. Both the offense and bullpen have been dominant this season. Their offense is averaging 4.97 runs per game (2nd) while the bullpen has a team ERA of 2.95 (2nd). Right-handed pitcher Mitch White (1-1, 3.93 ERA) was scheduled to start Tuesday, but the Dodgers changed course and decided to start Ryan Pepiot instead. White is the next man up, but no official decision has been made as of Tuesday night.  

Regardless of who takes the mound for the Dodgers, it's tough to back a team that has an ERA of 4.98 on the season. That is a recipe for disaster more often than not when facing one of the top hitting teams in the league. Not much value in Los Angeles moneyline so will be playing the runline in this matchup.  

Score Prediction: Dodgers 5, Rockies 3
Best Bet: Dodgers -1.5

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Odds

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Resources

• Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
• Matchup: NL West
• Venue: Dodger Stadium
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Time-TV: 10:10 p.m. ET – MLBN

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers – Current Form

The Rockies lost 2-1 against the Twins last Sunday, but then went 1-2 to the Diamondbacks in their next game on Sunday. Colorado didn’t allow the Twins any runs Friday in the first of three contests. Scoring 11 runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday’s second game in the series was their best performance in their last six games.

Los Angeles continues to thrive, winning five out of their last seven games against the Braves and the Padres. They limited the San Diego Padres to just one run in the first contest of the series on Thursday. They dominated the San Diego Padres with seven runs on Saturday, in the third of a four-game series.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers – Pitching Matchup

Colorado: José Ureña (0-0, 3.52 ERA)

José Ureña will start for Colorado, who’s hoping to find some traction after posting a 3.52 ERA thus far, while tallying a 1.56 WHIP, five walks, and three strikeouts of action. This is the first start of the season on the road for Ureña.

Los Angeles: Mitch White (1-1, 3.93 ERA)

Mitch White is on the hill for the Dodgers in this contest as he makes his sixth start of the season hoping to build some positive momentum. He comes in 1-1 with a 3.93 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP, 11 walks and 33 strikeouts over 34.1 innings of work this season. White received a no-decision in his most recent start against San Diego Padres, as Los Angeles’s right-hander surrendered one run on six hits, one walk, and three strikeouts during the Dodgers’ 3-1 home loss on June 30, 2022. White owns a home record of 1-1 this season, in two starts at the Dodger Stadium. In those outings, he has posted a 5.02 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP, six walks, and 18 strikeouts in 14.1 innings of work.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers – Series History

During the 2021 campaign, Los Angeles captured the regular season series 13-6. In the current season, the series is split with both teams winning four wins out of eight games.