The Miami Marlins (48-85) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (50-84) on Thursday, August 29th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on BSFL. The Rockies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Marlins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rockies. First pitch is set for 2:10 CT.
Marlins vs. Rockies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (-125)
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 11.5 Runs
- The Rockies have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
- The Rockies have won 4 out of their last 5 home games against the Marlins.
- The Rockies have a home record of 31-34, while the Marlins have an away record of 23-41.
- The Rockies have scored 8 or more runs in 3 of their last 5 home games.
- The Rockies have won 3 out of their last 4 home games.
Marlins vs Rockies
Thanks to a six-run 6th inning for the Rockies’ offense, they cruised to an easy 8-2 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Rockies were favored at -137 on the money line.
Miami actually got on the board first in the 2nd inning, scoring one run off Rockies starter Kyle Freeland. He would go on to give up just two earned runs across six innings of work and picked up a win in the game.
Max Meyer got the start for the Marlins, going five innings and giving up four earned runs. He took the loss in the game.
Overall, the Marlins have a 48-85 record and are currently on a three-game losing streak. They are 30 games behind the Phillies in the NL East and have a 10-26-6 series record this season. Miami’s run line record is 61-72, with an average run differential of -1.4 runs per game.
As underdogs, the Marlins have a 44-72 record, but as favorites, they are just 4-13. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game, resulting in a 73-56 over/under record. The over/under record for games with a total set at 11.5 runs is 1-0, with today’s line being the highest of the season at 11.5 runs.
Valente Bellozo Gets The Start For The Marlins
Miami is sending right-hander Valente Bellozo to the mound today as he faces the Rockies on the road. Bellozo has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with a 3.35 ERA. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had put together three straight scoreless outings. Bellozo’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.25, and opponents are batting .234 off him this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.69 strikeouts and 3.11 walks.
Marlins Offense Breakdown
Over his last five games, Connor Norby has gone 7/20 with two home runs and has scored seven runs. Jake Burger has also been swinging the bat well, as he is on a four-game hitting streak and is leading the team with 25 home runs and 59 RBIs. For the season, Burger is batting .248 and has an on-base percentage of .305.
As a team, the Marlins are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .240, which is 12th in the league, and are also among the league’s worst teams in terms of on-base percentage and OPS.
Colorado’s overall series record this season is 10-29-3, and they have lost two straight series. Their run line record is 67-67, with an average run margin of -0.7 runs per game at home and -2.3 runs per game on the road. As underdogs, they are 66-65 against the run line, but as favorites, they are 1-2.
The Rockies are 50-84 overall and 29.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. They are 15-28 in divisional games and looking to improve their 31-34 home record with a win today. The over/under line for today’s game is 11.5 runs, and their over/under record this season is 67-64.
Bradley Blalock Gets The Start For The Rockies
Bradley Blalock is getting the start for the Rockies at home against the Marlins. He has made 3 starts this season and has yet to take a loss. In his last outing, he picked up a win vs. the Yankees, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out 5. He has given up 1 home run in each of his first 3 starts.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. However, they have been much better at home, putting up 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 10th in the league, and have the 12th best slugging percentage in the league. The Rockies have been striking out a lot this season, averaging 9 per game.
Over his last four games, Ezequiel Tovar has gone 7/19 with two homers and six RBIs. Tovar comes into the game with a team-leading 21 homers and is batting .274 for the season. Brenton Doyle and Michael Toglia also have 21 homers apiece, with Doyle leading the team with 63 RBIs. Doyle is also on a three-game hitting streak.
Marlins vs Rockies Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Marlins vs. Rockies game is to take the Rockies on the money line at -125. We have the Rockies winning this one by a final score of 5-4. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also consider the over/under, with the line sitting at 11.5 runs. We do have this one going over, but we like the Rockies’ money line more.
Looking at today’s starters, Bradley Blalock is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is the highest among all starters. As for Valente Bellozo, we have him finishing with six K’s, and he ranks ninth among starters in terms of strikeout projections.
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Last updated:August 29, 2024 Marlins, Rockies