The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Colorado Rockies pay a visit to Dodger Stadium.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to Brett Anderson and his 0-2 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Colorado Rockies send Tyler Chatwood (11-9) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Colorado Rockies were 165 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.5-3.6 result in favor of 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 Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Dodgers sport a record of 86-66 heading into this matchup, while the Colorado Rockies sit at 73-79 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Colorado injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 7-ranked Los Angeles Dodgers and the No. 16-rated Colorado Rockies in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles Dodgers No. 16 ranked offense (4.45 runs per game) against a Colorado Rockies defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 27 at 5.26 runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been averaging 8.47 hits per game, less than the Colorado Rockies have managed so far this season (9.55 hits on average).
Defensively, Colorado features the No. 12-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.51 runs per game. Los Angeles, meanwhile, comes in at No. 22 at home, scoring 4.16 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado enjoyed a laugher in their last game on Wednesday, running up a 11-1 score against the Cardinals.
The Dodgers enjoyed a 9-3 victory at the expense of the Giants on Wednesday, with Kenta Maeda throwing 5 innings of 3-hit ball at Dodger Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Los Angeles, Friday, September 23rd