The Philadelphia Phillies will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Colorado Rockies pay a visit to Citizens Bank Park.
For the Philadelphia Phillies, Cole Hamels gets the ball, charged with keeping the Colorado Rockies hitters off the base paths. He'll face Chad Bettis, 1-0 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the Philadelphia Phillies in this matchup found them as -161 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 7 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.4-3.3 victory for the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Phillies sport a record of 19-30 heading into this matchup, while the Colorado Rockies sit at 19-26 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Colorado injuries news.
The Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies odds would favor the Rockies if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 19 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Colorado is at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Philadelphia owns the No. 24 ranking for hits at 8.04 per game. By contrast, the Colorado Rockies are rated No. 6 in the same category at 9.16 per game.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 20-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rockies own the No. 30 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rockies grabbed a win last time out, defeating Mike Leake and the Reds 6-4 on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
Philadelphia didn't plate a single run in their last outing, shut down by Noah Syndergaard in a losing cause, 7-0, against New York on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Philadelphia, Saturday, May 30th