The Baltimore Orioles (77-58) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (50-85) on Friday, August 30th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on MASN. Both the Orioles and Rockies are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 7:40 CT.

Orioles vs. Rockies Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+142)
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 11.5 Runs

• The Rockies have scored 8 or more runs in 5 of their last 15 games.
• In their last 15 home games, the Rockies have a record of 7-8.
• 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 a higher home win percentage (.470) compared to their overall win percentage (.370).

Orioles vs Rockies

The Rockies Took The Last Game Of This Series

Baltimore closed out their series vs. the Dodgers with a 6-3 loss on the road. The Orioles were the +120 underdog going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Orioles, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Dodgers scored four times in the bottom of the 2nd.

Cade Povich got the start for the Orioles and took the loss. He only lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on 10 hits. Baltimore’s offense scored their other two runs in the 5th but couldn’t complete the comeback. Colton Cowser hit a homer for the Orioles but was only 1/3.

As the underdog, the Orioles have a 21-9 run line record, but as the favorite, they are just 52-53. On the road, they have a 40-26 run line record. Overall, the Orioles are 73-62 on the run line this season.

Baltimore is 77-58 overall and 2nd in the AL East, 1.5 games behind the Yankees. They have a 28-15 record against divisional opponents this season.

Albert Suárez Gets The Start For The Orioles

Right-hander Albert Suárez gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 6-4 with an ERA of 3.18. Suárez most recently faced the Astros, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he hadn’t given up an earned run in three straight starts. Suárez’s ERA on the road is 5.05, compared to 2.25 at home.

Orioles Offense Breakdown

Heading into today’s game, the Orioles are the MLB’s 2nd best home run hitting team and are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Baltimore’s offense is also leading the league in isolated power and is 1st in slugging percentage. So far, they have been a good contact hitting team, with the league’s 8th best batting average.

Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson have been the Orioles’ top power threats this season, with Santander’s 38 homers leading the team and Henderson’s 33 homers coming in as the 2nd most on the team. Santander’s 86 RBIs are also the best mark on the team. Over his last five games, Ramón Urías has gone 5/15 with two homers and seven RBIs. Colton Cowser comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak.

The Rockies Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Marlins with a 12-8 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 4th inning before the Marlins scored five runs in the 4th. Colorado was the -137 favorite at home going into the game.

Offensively, the Rockies scored eight runs on 12 hits but only had three extra-base hits. Brendan Rodgers and Brenton Doyle each had three hits and scored two runs. Rodgers hit two homers and drove in three runs.

Colorado’s series record is 10-29-4, and they are 31-35 at home and 19-50 on the road. The Rockies are 48-83 as underdogs and have a 2-2 record when favored. Against the run line, they are 66-65 as underdogs and 1-3 as favorites.

Overall, the Rockies are 30.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and are in 5th place with a 50-85 record. In divisional matchups, they have a 15-28 record. Colorado’s games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season, resulting in a 68-64 over/under record.

Austin Gomber Gets The Start For The Rockies

Left-hander Austin Gomber gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Orioles at home. He has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 4-9 with a 4.70 ERA. Gomber’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.29. Looking back at his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work to the Yankees. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gomber has allowed at least one home run in each of his last three outings. So far, he has made nine quality starts this season.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. However, they have been a much better offensive team at home, where they are averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, the Rockies are batting .244, which is 12th in the league, and they have the 16th most home runs in the league.

Both Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar have been swinging the bat well of late, with Tovar batting .300 over his last seven games and Doyle hitting .318 in that stretch. Doyle also has two homers in his last six games and is the team’s leader in homers this season. Tovar comes into the game with a six-game hitting streak.

Orioles vs Rockies Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Orioles vs. Rockies matchup is to take the Rockies on the money line at +142. We have the Rockies winning this one by a score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also take the over, as the line is sitting at 11.5 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Austin Gomber is projected to finish with four strikeouts, which is not great compared to other starters today. As for Albert Suarez, we have him racking up seven strikeouts, which is the second-best among starters. However, we still have him finishing with a loss.

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