Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 4/8/24

At 8:40 PM ET, the Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Diamondbacks are currently favored in this NL West matchup, with a money line of -184 compared to the Rockies’ +152.

Looking at the over/under line, the over is currently at 10.5 runs, with a payout of -120 compared to the under at -102. Zac Gallen will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Kyle Freeland will be pitching for the Rockies.

COLORADO ROCKIES VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Colorado Rockies Moneyline +152

This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:40 ET on Monday, April 8th.

HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS ROCKIES:

• We have the Rockies winning by a score of 5 to 4
• If you’re looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rockies to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under

Diamondbacks Records & Stats

The Diamondbacks closed out their series with the Braves by picking up a run in their 5-2 loss. This game was closer than the final score indicates, as the Diamondbacks were only losing 2-1 heading into the 8th before the Braves scored twice in their half of the 8th. Arizona’s offense was able to scratch across one run in the top of the 9th, but it wasn’t enough to pull off the comeback.

Ryne Nelson went five innings for the Diamondbacks, giving up three earned runs, all of which came in the 4th inning. He struggled with his command in the outing, giving up eight hits and two walks. Christian Walker was the lone bright spot for the Diamondbacks offense, as he went 2/4 with a run scored and drove in one run.

Zac Gallen and the Diamondbacks are on the road to take on the Rockies. Gallen has been solid in his first two starts, picking up a win in each. He went 6 innings in his last outing, striking out 6 and not allowing a run.

For the Diamondbacks, we like Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to have a solid game at the plate. He has the highest hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 13th best in the league today. Christian Walker is our top choice to hit a home run for Arizona, as he has the 11th best odds in the league to hit one today. Ketel Marte has the 2nd best hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 15th best in the league today.

Rockies Records & Stats

The Rockies closed out their series with the Rays by picking up a 3-2 win. This game was all tied at 2-2 heading into the 9th, where the Rockies scored one run in their half of the 9th to pick up the win. Heading into the game, they were at +120 on the money line.

Colorado got a good start from Dakota Hudson, who went six innings and allowed three runs while striking out four. Brenton Doyle went 2/4 at the plate with a run scored and RBI, and Nolan Jones went 2/3.

Coming into today’s matchup against the Diamondbacks, Kyle Freeland is looking to bounce back from a rough start to the season. He has taken the loss in each of his first two starts, and in those outings, he has given up a total of 17 hits and 12 earned runs.

For the Rockies, we have a few players with strong projections in terms of hitting. Charlie Blackmon has the 11th highest hits projection in the league today and is 4th on the team in terms of home run projections. Kris Bryant is our top pick to hit a home run for the Rockies, as his home run projection is 13th best in the league today. Elias Díaz is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and Nolan Jones has the best odds to hit a home run for the Rockies.