MLB wagering interest swings to the Detroit Tigers vs Colorado Rockies battle on Wednesday at Coors Field as the Rockies try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
Colorado hands the ball to starter Chad Bettis in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-1 mark on the year. Detroit counters with Justin Verlander, who will try to quiet the fans and the Rockies bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Detroit Tigers were 119 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 11.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.7-2.9 victory for the Tigers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Detroit Tigers vs Colorado Rockies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Rockies sport a record of 72-60 heading into this matchup, while the Detroit Tigers sit at 57-74 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Detroit injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Colorado Rockies rated this week at No. 13 and the Detroit Tigers sitting at No. 30.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Colorado has baseball's No. 4-rated offensive output, at 9.38 hits per game. The Detroit Tigers average 8.85 hits per game, good for No. 10 on the list.
Comparing defensive stats, Detroit owns the No. 27-rated road mark, allowing 5.47 runs per game on the highway. Colorado, on the other hand, rates No. 1 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
German Marquez fanned 10 Detroit batters in the team's last outing, leading the Rockies to a 7-3 victory over the Tigers at Coors Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Cleveland, Friday, September 1st
Colorado home to Arizona, Friday, September 1st