Will Diamondbacks vs. Rockies turn into pitchers’ dual? MLB Predictions 5/5/17
Will tonight’s National League West matchup between the Diamondbacks and Rockies turn into a pitcher’s dual? First pitch is scheduled for 8:40PM ET.
The Odds
The Diamondbacks have -113 money line odds to beat the Rockies tonight according to oddsmamkers. Colorado, meanwhile, has odds of +103 to pull off the upset at home.
With Zack Greinke set to face German Marquez in the pitching matchup, the total sits at 11.5 runs. The original over/under for this game was 10, but the number has climbed a full 1.5 runs.
Greinke looks to improve on 3.19 ERA for Diamondbacks
Over 36 2/3 combined innings this season, Greinke owns a 3.19 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. In a no-decision last Saturday against these same Rockies, Greinke allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings. He also struck out nine in the outing and walked two while needing 107 pitches to get through six frames.
Marquez set to start his third game for Rockies
Marquez will make his start tonight in the series opener versus the Diamondbacks. The rookie was initially scheduled to start Saturday, but he’ll swap places in the rotation with Tyler Anderson. Through 10 innings, he owns a 7.20 ERA and a 2.45 WHIP. He’s struck out 10 but has walked four while allowed eight earned runs.
MLB Predictions
The under is 5-2 in the Diamondbacks’ last seven games overall and is 12-5 in their las t17 road games versus a right-handed starter. The under is also 19-7 in their last 26 road games and are 5-2 in their last seven road games versus a team with a winning home record.
On the other side, the under is 9-3 in the Rockies’ last 12 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Colorado’s lineup is scary but I expect a solid performance out of Greinke tonight.
Friday MLB Prediction: Diamondbacks/Rockies under 11.5
