The Baltimore Orioles (78-59) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (51-86) on Sunday, September 1st. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on None. The Rockies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Orioles are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rockies. First pitch is set for 2:10 CT.
Orioles vs. Rockies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+160)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 11 Runs
- The Rockies have scored 7 or more runs in 5 of their last 15 games, showing strong offensive potential.
- The Rockies have a winning record at home with 32 wins and 36 losses, compared to their away record.
- The Rockies have won 4 out of their last 6 home games, indicating recent home-field advantage.
- The Rockies have scored 8 or more runs in 4 of their last 6 home games, demonstrating a potent offense at home.
- The Rockies have a recent win against the Orioles, scoring 7 runs in their last home game against them.
Orioles vs Rockies
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs Orioles series. Colorado went into the matchup as +140 underdogs and squeaked out a 7-5 win. The Rockies had a three-run 2nd inning and didn’t score another run until putting up two in the 8th. As for the Orioles, they scored two runs in the 4th and added three more in the 5th.
Ryan Feltner only went 4 2/3 innings for the Rockies but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Jeff Criswell got the win out of the bullpen, and Tyler Kinley got the save. Dean Kremer had a rough outing for the Orioles, going just 3 1/3 innings and giving up four runs on six hits.
Nolan Jones had a two-hit game for the Rockies, scoring a run and driving in three. Brendan Rodgers and Drew Romo each had two hits and an RBI. Charlie Blackmon also had a two-hit game and scored two runs.
After splitting the first two games of the series, the Orioles are 78-59 overall and trail the Yankees by 1.5 games in the AL East. Baltimore has a 28-15 record in divisional games and is looking to overtake the Yankees for the division lead today. The Orioles are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have an overall series record of 23-13-7.
When favored, the Orioles are 63-44 straight up but have a losing record vs. the run line at 53-54. As underdogs, they are 21-9 vs. the run line. Baltimore’s games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this season, resulting in a 74-53 over/under record. The O/U line has been set below 11 runs in 98.5% of their games this year.
Zach Eflin Gets The Start For The Orioles
Zach Eflin has been pitching well for the Orioles, as he has won his last three starts. Most recently, he faced the Red Sox on August 15th and picked up the win. In that outing, he went 6 innings, giving up just 1 earned run. Looking at his overall numbers, Eflin has made 23 starts and has a record of 9-7. His ERA for the season is 3.72, along with a WHIP of 1.14. Opponents are batting .256 off Eflin this year. Out of his 23 starts, he has 10 quality starts and is averaging 7.45 strikeouts per nine innings.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
Heading into the game, the Orioles are 2nd in the league in home runs and have the best isolated power in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.9 runs per game, and their average of 5.2 runs per game on the road is also 4th in the league. As a team, they are batting .251, which is 7th in the MLB.
Anthony Santander has really been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/19 in his last five games, including one home run. He is also on a four-game hitting streak. For the season, he is 3rd in the league with 39 homers and is batting .238. Gunnar Henderson has been consistent all season, batting .275 with 33 homers.
Colorado’s overall series record is 10-29-4, and they are 1-1 in their current series vs. the Orioles. The Rockies have a straight-up record of 51-86, 31.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, and they are 15-28 in divisional games.
Against the run line, the Rockies are 68-69 overall, with a 36-32 record at home. Their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season, resulting in a 69-65 over/under record. In games with totals of 11, their O/U record is 7-8-1.
Ty Blach Gets The Start For The Rockies
Colorado is sending left-hander Ty Blach to the mound today vs. the Orioles. He has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 3-6 with a 6.36 ERA. Blach’s WHIP for the season is 1.70, and opponents are batting .342 off him this year. Blach has made 18 appearances and has a total of two quality starts. In his last outing, he came out of the bullpen and went two innings, giving up three earned runs, a homer, and taking the loss. Blach has not won a game since May 12th.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Colorado’s offense has been good at home this season, averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. Overall, they are 17th in the league at 4.3 runs per contest. The Rockies have been pretty good at putting the ball in play this season, as their team strikeout numbers are the 28th worst in the league. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 10th in the league.
Both Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar have been big power threats for the Rockies this season, as Doyle leads the team with 22 homers, and Tovar is right behind him with 21. Doyle also leads the team with 66 RBIs, while Tovar is 2nd at 63. Brendan Rodgers has been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .400 with three homers over his last five games.
Orioles vs Rockies Prediction
At +160, the Rockies are a great value pick to win this one at home. We have the final score at 7-6 in favor of the Rockies, giving you a few different ways you could play this one. However, we would recommend sticking with the Rockies on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Ty Blach finishing with four strikeouts compared to Zach Eflin with six. Eflin has been given a 7th best chance to pick up a win, while Blach is 6th. However, we see Blach finishing with a better line and have him going six innings compared to Eflin at five.
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Last updated:September 1, 2024 Orioles, Rockies