MLB Predictions: Will Rockies stay hot with win over Phillies? 5/25/17
Will the Rockies stay hot with another victory over the Phillies today at 1:05PM ET? First pitch is set for 1:05PM ET today in Philadelphia.
The Odds: Rockies vs. Phillies
According to oddsmakers, Colorado is -115 money line favorites to win today in Philadelphia. The Phillies, meanwhile, have odds of +105 to pull off the small upset at home today. With Tyler Anderson set to face Vince Velasquez in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 8.5 runs.
Rockies profitable for bettors when Anderson pitches
Colorado has won four of Anderson’s last five starts. The club is also 4-1 in his last five outings when facing National League East opponents. That said, on a negative side, the Rockies are just 2-5 in Anderson’s last seven starts versus a team with a losing record. The team is 2-5 in his last seven road outings versus a team with a losing record as well.
Phillies have not been successful behind Velasquez
Philadelphia has dropped 14 of Velasquez’s last 17 starts overall. The club has dropped eight of his last nine home starts as well. The Phillies are just 1-7 in his last eight home starts versus a team with a winning record. Philly is also just 3-10 in Velasquez’s last 13 outings versus an opponent with a winning record.
MLB Predictions: Rockies vs. Phillies
The Rockies have been a red-hot bet, winning four of their last five games overall. They’re also 8-2 in their last 10 road games and 4-1 in their last five games versus a right-handed starter. Colorado is 11-2 in its last 13 games versus a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30 as well.
Conversely, the Phillies are 17-36 in their last 53 games overall. They’re also winless at 0-4 in their last four home games.
Thursday MLB Prediction: Colorado Rockies -115
