Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/17

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the Colorado Rockies for an MLB regular season game at Coors Field. The Dodgers hold a strong record of 14-4 and are ranked first in their division. They have won their last three games and are 8-2 in their last 10.

The Rockies, with a record of 7-12, are ranked fourth in the division. They have won one game in a row and have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. The game is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8:40 PM and will be broadcast on SN LA. Weather conditions are expected to be very cold with light rain and a breeze.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a hot streak, winning their last four games. They have excelled in hitting, leading the league with a .283 batting average and a .491 slugging percentage. Their power at the plate is evident, with 33 home runs so far this season, also ranking first.

Pitching is another strong point for the Dodgers. They have the second-best earned run average in the league at 3.19. Opponents are hitting just .198 against them, which is the lowest in the league.

Shohei Ohtani is a key player for the Dodgers, contributing both as a hitter and pitcher. He has 5 home runs and 10 RBIs, and recently pitched 6 innings with 10 strikeouts against the Mets. Tyler Glasnow is set to start the next game with a 4.00 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season.

Dodgers vs Rockies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies
  • Venue: Coors Field in Denver, CO
  • Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -305, Rockies Moneyline +243

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies have a recent win under their belt against the Houston Astros. They managed a close 3-2 victory with nine hits and one home run. Hunter Goodman and Brenton Doyle were key contributors, each getting two hits in the game.

In the previous games against the Astros, the Rockies struggled. They lost two games with scores of 3-1 and 7-6. Despite the losses, the team showed some power with extra-base hits and home runs in those games.

For the season, the Rockies’ batting average is .235, ranking them 15th. They have 19 home runs, placing them 9th in the league. On the mound, Tomoyuki Sugano has a 2.16 ERA and is expected to start against the Dodgers.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are the pick to win the game against the Rockies. The moneyline for the Dodgers is -305, indicating they are strong favorites. With their top-ranked batting average and on-base percentage, they are likely to score more runs.

The over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. The recommendation is to take the under at -109. The Dodgers have a strong pitching staff with a 3.19 ERA, which could keep the total score lower than expected.