Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions August 13th 2024

At 9:40 PM ET, the Rockies and Diamondbacks face off in an NL West matchup. This one is taking place at Chase Field in Phoenix, and the Rockies are the underdog on the money line (+205). The Diamondbacks are the heavy favorite at -246, and their money line odds have been boosted by a four-game winning streak.

Colorado comes into the game with a record of 44-76, while the Diamondbacks are 67-53. Eduardo Rodriguez will be starting for the Diamondbacks, while the Rockies are going with Austin Gomber. Arizona is 2nd in the NL West, while the Rockies are 5th in the division.

Colorado vs. Arizona Key Information

• Teams: Rockies at Diamondbacks
• Where: Chase Field Phoenix
• Date: Tuesday, August 13th
• Betting Odds ARI -246 | COL +205 O/U 8.5

Colorado is sending left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. Gomber has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 3-8 with a 4.92 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Gomber has a WHIP of 1.32 and has allowed a total of 24 home runs. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gomber’s ERA on the road is 6.64 compared to 4.98 at home.

Colorado’s offense has been good at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 4.3 runs per contest. The Rockies have been one of the better home run hitting teams in the league and have the league’s 3rd best BABIP. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 12th in the league.

Michael Toglia and Ezequiel Tovar are both tied for 14th in the league with 19 homers this season. Toglia comes into the game with a six-game hitting streak but is batting just .213 for the season. Brendan Rodgers has been hot of late, going 14/34 in his last nine games, including two homers. Brenton Doyle has also gone deep two times in his last 10 games but is batting only .222 during that stretch.

• The Rockies are 4-6 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Rockies are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Colorado has an over/under record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games.
• The Rockies have an average of 5.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Rockies are 3-7
• Looking back across the Rockies last five games as the favorite, they are 1-4
• Colorado has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Rockies have averaged 3.2 runs per game on offense

Getting the start for the Diamondbacks today is Eduardo Rodriguez, who is coming off a win in his first start of the season. Rodriguez went 5 2/3 innings and gave up 3 runs, 1 of which was earned, and struck out 4 batters. He gave up a pair of home runs in that outing.

Arizona has been the best offensive team in the league this season, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks are also 7th in the league in home runs and are batting .261 as a team, which is the 3rd best mark in the MLB.

Ketel Marte has been the team’s top power threat this season, as his 30 home runs are 5th best in the league. He is also hitting .298 and has 81 RBIs, which is 10th in the league. Over his last five games, Jake McCarthy has gone 10/22 with three homers and 13 RBIs. He is also on a three-game hitting streak.

• The Diamondbacks are 8-2 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Diamondbacks are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Arizona has an over/under record of 5-2-3 in their last ten games.
• The Diamondbacks have an average of 7.0 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Diamondbacks are 7-3
• Looking back across the Diamondbacks last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
• Arizona has gone 3-0 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Diamondbacks have averaged 5.5 runs per game on offense

The Arizona Diamondbacks are on fire, winning 18 of their last 23 games, making them one of the hottest teams in baseball right now. But as they push toward a postseason spot, a growing list of injuries is threatening to slow them down. As they take on the Colorado Rockies in the second game of their three-game series, the D-backs will need to navigate these challenges to keep their winning streak alive.

Ketel Marte’s Injury Woes

All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte is the latest Diamondback to land on the injury list after tweaking his left ankle again during Monday’s game. Marte initially hurt his ankle against the Phillies, and now he’s scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday to see what’s going on. The D-backs are holding their breath, knowing that losing Marte could be a big blow to their lineup.

Manager Torey Lovullo tried to keep things calm, saying Marte felt “a little bit of discomfort” and calling it “a re-aggravation of the original injury.” The team is hopeful that Marte won’t be out long, but his status for the rest of the series is still up in the air.

Diamondbacks Dealing with More Injuries

Marte isn’t the only key player the Diamondbacks are missing. Left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sat out Monday’s game with a tight hamstring, and it’s unclear if he’ll be back soon. Plus, first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) and catcher Gabriel Moreno (left adductor strain) are both out for several weeks, leaving some big gaps in the lineup.

Despite these setbacks, the D-backs keep finding ways to win. They rallied from a three-run deficit on Monday to beat the Rockies 5-4, marking their fourth straight win and pushing them to a season-high 14 games over .500.

Rockies Struggling Despite Rodgers’ Hot Streak

On the flip side, the Colorado Rockies are having a tough time, losing four of their last six games. But second baseman Brendan Rodgers has been a bright spot, extending his hitting streak to seven games with a two-run homer on Monday. He’s been on fire, hitting .423 during this stretch.

The Rockies have been struggling to close out games, and they’ll need to turn that around if they want to snap their losing streak against a determined Diamondbacks team.

Pitching Matchup: Rodriguez vs. Gomber

Tuesday’s game will feature a duel between two lefties: Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez and Colorado’s Austin Gomber.

Rodriguez, who just came back from a shoulder strain, is making his second start of the season. In his first outing last week, he gave up three runs over 5 2/3 innings in a 5-3 win against the Guardians. Rodriguez signed a four-year deal with the D-backs in December and is eager to make up for lost time and help Arizona in their playoff chase.

Gomber, meanwhile, is coming off a rough outing where he allowed five runs in just three innings in a 9-1 loss to the Mets. He’s had an up-and-down season, with a 3-8 record and a 4.92 ERA. Gomber will need to bounce back quickly if he wants to contain Arizona’s lineup and give the Rockies a shot at a win.

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Additional Pitching News: Quantrill’s Start Delayed

The Rockies had expected right-hander Cal Quantrill to pitch during the series, but his start has been pushed back due to soreness in his right forearm. He’s now tentatively scheduled to pitch on Friday against the Padres.

As the Arizona Diamondbacks keep their hot streak alive, they’re also dealing with a growing list of injuries that could impact their playoff hopes. With All-Star Ketel Marte potentially sidelined, the team will need to rely on their depth and resilience to stay on track against the struggling Colorado Rockies. Tuesday’s pitching matchup between Eduardo Rodriguez and Austin Gomber will be key as both teams look to grab a win in this crucial series.

The Lean

As the Rockies and Diamondbacks are set to square off, we are leaning towards the Rockies picking up the win on the road. We also like the over in this one, as this is projected to be the 6th highest-scoring game of the day. Colorado comes in with our 5th highest projected home run total, and Eduardo Rodriguez is 10th among today’s starters in projected strikeouts.