The Baltimore Orioles (78-58) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (50-86) on Saturday, August 31st. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on None. The Orioles are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Orioles. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.
Orioles vs. Rockies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+146)
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 11.5 Runs
- The Rockies have scored 8 or more runs in 5 of their last 15 games.
- The Rockies have a winning record at home in their last 15 games, with 6 wins and 4 losses.
- The Rockies have won 4 of their last 6 home games.
- The Rockies have scored an average of 5.6 runs per game in their last 15 games.
- The Rockies have won 2 of their last 3 games against teams with a winning record.
Orioles vs Rockies
Baltimore rallied for two runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Orioles vs. Rockies series. The Orioles scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th, picking up a 5-3 win. Heading into the game, the Orioles were favored at -143 on the money line.
Albert Suarez pitched well for the Orioles in this one, going seven innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished with four strikeouts but didn’t issue a walk. Suarez picked up a win in the game, while Seranthony Dominguez got the save.
Offensively, the Orioles were led by Emmanuel Rivera, who went 2/3 with a home run and three RBIs. Ramon Urias and Eloy Jimenez each had two hits and drove in a run. Brendan Rodgers had a two-hit game for the Rockies, including a home run.
Baltimore is 5-5 in their last 10 games and they are currently leading their series against the Rockies, having won the first game. They have a 23-13-7 series record overall. The Orioles are 78-58 this season and are 1.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East standings.
On the run line, the Orioles have a 41-26 record on the road and are 21-9 as underdogs. Their games have gone over the total 73 times out of 126, with an average run line of 9.3. The O/U line for today’s game is 11.5, which is higher than usual for them.
Dean Kremer Gets The Start For The Orioles
Right-hander Dean Kremer gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 6-9 with an ERA of 4.31. Kremer’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.27. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had picked up the win in two straight outings. Kremer has allowed a home run in three straight starts. His walk per nine innings figure is currently 3.78.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
As a team, the Orioles are 2nd in home runs this season and have the best isolated power in the league. Overall, they are 4th in runs per game at 4.9 and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Baltimore has also been one of the league’s top slugging teams, as they are 1st in slugging percentage and 5th in OPS.
Anthony Santander has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 38 home runs are 3rd in the MLB. He is also 13th in the league with 86 RBIs. Gunnar Henderson is batting .275 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 33 homers. Santander comes into the game on a 3-game hitting streak, while Colton Cowser has gone deep in four straight games.
Colorado’s struggles on the road are reflected in their 19-50 record away from home, and they are currently 31.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, sitting in 5th place. The Rockies are 18 games behind the Giants for the final Wild Card spot.
As underdogs, the Rockies have a 48-84 record, and their over/under record for the season is 68-65. Today’s O/U line of 11.5 runs is the highest of the season, and Colorado’s games have averaged 10.1 runs per game. In games with an O/U line of 11.5, the over has hit in 3 out of 5 matchups.
Ryan Feltner Gets The Start For The Rockies
Ryan Feltner gets the start for the Rockies today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just two earned runs in five innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two homers. Feltner has made 24 starts this year and has a record of 1-10 with a 4.95 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .267 off the right-hander this season. Feltner has a total of nine quality starts this year and is averaging 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings. He has a WHIP of 1.43 for the season.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Colorado’s offense has been a lot better at home this season, averaging 5 runs per game, which is 5th in the league. Overall, they are 17th in the league at 4.3 runs per contest. The Rockies are also one of the league’s better home run-hitting teams, and they have the 11th best team batting average in the MLB.
Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar have been two of the Rockies’ top hitters this season, with both players batting .273 and Doyle leading the team with 66 RBIs and Tovar’s 63 RBIs being the 2nd most on the team. Tovar has gone 10/30 in his last seven games, while Doyle has a five-game hitting streak. Brendan Rodgers has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 7/29 with three homers in his last seven games.
Orioles vs Rockies Prediction
With the Rockies being the underdog at +146, this is a great opportunity to take them on the money line. We have them winning this one 6-5, giving you some room to take them on the run line as well.
Looking at the starters, Ryan Feltner is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is the third-best among starters today. As for Dean Kremer, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which ranks him 17th.
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Last updated:August 31, 2024 Orioles, Rockies