The Colorado Rockies (64-77) opened their 10-games road trip Thursday with a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies (71-69). First pitch for the second game of the four-game series is at 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rockies vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Rockies RHP German Marquez (11-10, 4.08 ERA) makes his 29th start of the year. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 161 IP.
- Two of his 4 runs allowed in his last start were earned, but he gave up at least 4 runs in four of his last five and six of his last eight starts.
- He faced the Phillies April 23 and had a no-decision in a 5-4 Rockies win. He pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks, striking out eight in Colorado.
Phillies RHP Sam Coonrod (2-2, 3.86 ERA) will makes his 34th appearance and second start as an opener Friday. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9.
Rockies at Phillies odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:40 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Rockies +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Phillies -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-165) | Phillies -1.5 (+133)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Prediction
Phillies 7, Rockies 5
Money line (ML)
The Rockies won the opener and have won two straight on the road, but they have the second-fewest road wins in all of baseball, as they are 18-50 away from Coors Field. Before the win Thursday, the Rockies had lost four in a row. They have won more than one game in any road series only twice this season, both times against a team in the NL West.
The Phillies have lost three in a row after winning eight of their previous 10 games. They are 39-29 at home.
Take the PHILLIES (-155).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Rockies are 75-66 ATS overall this season but that changes when they are on the road. They are 30-39 ATS on the road, tied for the third-worst road ATS mark in the majors. Nine of their last 12 losses were by at least 2 runs.
The Phillies are 66-73 ATS overall this season and 31-36 ATS at home. They covered the spread in only two of their last seven games but six of their last nine wins were by at least 2 runs.
Take the PHILLIES -1.5 (+133).
Over/Under (O/U)
Six of the last seven road games for the Rockies had a total of 8 or fewer runs. They average only 3.30 runs per road game.
While Thursday’s game only had 7 runs, 11 of their last 17 games had a total of 9 or more.
Take OVER 8.5 (-107).
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