Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber is on a historic stretch right now and has an opportunity to keep the hot streak going against the Colorado Rockies today. The right-hander has struck out eight or more batters in 12 straight starts, matching Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to do so since 1913. Sportsbooks opened the Tribe as heavy -234 home faves with a total of 7.5.
- The total has gone OVER in three of the Rockies’ last four games against the Indians.
- The Indians are 20-6 SU in their last 26 games at home with Corey Kluber as the starting pitcher.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of the Rockies’ last five games on the road with German Marquez as the starting pitcher.
Kluber picked up his ninth victory of the season after an impressive complete-game performance against the New York Yankees in his last outing. He allowed one run, three hits and one walk while whiffing 11 batters in the triumph. The veteran has been incredible since coming off the disabled list on June 1, going 6-1 with a 1.77 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 12 starts since then.
German Marquez is slated to counter on the bump for the Rox. Marquez is coming off a no-decision against the New York Mets on Thursday when he allowed three runs on six hits with five strikeouts. He’s also pitched well of late, compiling a 4-0 record with a 3.66 ERA and 44 K’s in his previous six starts.
Colorado simply hasn’t been getting the job done in Northeast Ohio lately. In the Rockies’ last 11 trips to Cleveland, they’re a paltry 2-9 SU.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Colorado Rockies before the first pitch in this match found them as 179 moneyline underdogs earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the OVER/UNDER total of 7.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.8-3.2 win for the Rockies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Colorado Rockies vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cleveland Indians bring a 59-50 record to the battle against the 64-48 Rockies. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Colorado injuries news.
The Cleveland Indians vs Colorado Rockies odds would favor the Indians if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Cleveland is rated No. 4 in the current OddsShark poll, while Colorado is at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cleveland Indians No. 8-ranked scoring average of 4.86 runs per game, against a Colorado Rockies offense rated No. 3 and scoring 5.29 runs per game. The Indians have averaged 8.83 hits per game to date this season, less than the Rockies hitters have managed (9.46 per nine innings).
Comparing defensive stats, Colorado owns the No. 9-rated road mark, allowing 4.39 runs per game on the highway. Cleveland, on the other hand, rates No. 8 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado looks to rebound from a loss to the Phillies, who beat them 3-2 on Sunday behind a start from Aaron Nola at Coors Field.
Cleveland looks to rebound from a loss to the Yankees, who beat them 8-1 on Sunday behind a start from Luis Severino at Progressive Field.
- Colorado is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
- Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games
- Colorado is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
- Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Cleveland is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
- Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- Cleveland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Cleveland, Wednesday, August 9
