Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/18

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to Denver to take on the Colorado Rockies in an MLB regular season game. The Dodgers hold a strong record of 15-4, sitting at the top of the NL West division. They come into the game with a four-game winning streak and have gone 8-2 in their last ten games.

The Rockies, on the other hand, have a record of 7-13 and are at the bottom of the same division. They have struggled recently, losing their last game and winning only three of their last ten games. The game will take place at Coors Field, with clear skies and a light breeze expected.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been strong in their recent games. They won their last four games, including a 7-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. In that game, Max Muncy hit two home runs, and Tyler Glasnow pitched seven innings with only one earned run.

In the 2026 regular season, the Dodgers lead the league in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and home runs. Their team batting average is .283, and they have hit 33 home runs. They also have a strong pitching staff, ranking first in batting average against with a mark of .198.

Several Dodgers players have performed well this season. Max Muncy leads the team with six home runs, while Freddie Freeman has 14 RBIs. On the mound, Emmet Sheehan is set to start the next game with a record of 2-0 and 14 strikeouts so far this season.

Dodgers vs Rockies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies
  • Venue: Coors Field in Denver, CO
  • Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -290, Rockies Moneyline +232

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies have had mixed results in their recent games. They managed to secure a win against the Houston Astros on April 16th, with a narrow 3-2 victory. Hunter Goodman was a key player in that game, contributing a home run and an RBI.

In terms of hitting, the Rockies have a batting average of .239, ranking 11th in the league. They have hit 20 home runs this season, placing them 8th in that category. Their on-base percentage is .307, which ranks 19th in the league.

On the mound, the Rockies’ pitching staff has a 4.00 ERA, ranking 13th. Ryan Feltner, their probable starter for the next game, has a 7.30 ERA this season. The team has given up 23 home runs, ranking 12th in that category.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers have strong odds to win with a moneyline of -290. They lead in batting average and on-base percentage, showing their offensive strength. The Rockies, with a moneyline of +232, have a higher ERA, making the Dodgers the pick to win. The projected score favors the Dodgers, 7-3.

The total for this game is set at 11.0 runs. The Dodgers’ pitching has a low ERA of 3.19, while the Rockies’ pitching allows more runs with an ERA of 4.00. Given these stats, the game may not reach the total, making the under 11.0 runs a good choice.