The visiting Colorado Rockies hope for a solid performance on Wednesday as they look to pick up a win at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies.
It's a pitching duel between Jeremy Hellickson for the Philadelphia Phillies (5-1 on the year) and Tyler Chatwood for Colorado Rockies (3-6 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Philadelphia was a 101 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.8-2.6 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 Philadelphia Phillies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Philadelphia (15-28) will face the 30-17 Rockies in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Colorado injuries news.
The Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 28 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Colorado Rockies sit at No. 9 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Philadelphia Phillies No. 22-ranked scoring average of 4.33 runs per game, against a Colorado Rockies offense rated No. 4 and scoring 5.13 runs per game. The Phillies have averaged 8.51 hits per game to date this season, less than the Rockies hitters have managed (9.04 per nine innings).
Philadelphia owns the No. 24 defense, allowing 4.33 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Colorado's No. 14-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado rolled to a 8-2 win against Philadelphia on Tuesday, as German Marquez and the Rockies' bats led the team to victory at Citizens Bank Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Philadelphia, Thursday, May 25th