Rockies vs Dodgers Odds, Picks & Predictions (Oct. 1)
- The Dodgers are -250 home favorites over the Rockies on Saturday night
- Kyle Freeland (9-11, 4.63) will pitch for the Rockies against the Dodgers’ Michael Grove (1-0, 4.07)
- A look at the Rockies vs Dodgers odds and matchup can be found below with a prediction
The National League West champion Los Angeles Dodgers will attempt to become the first NL team since 1909 to win 110 games in the regular season when they host the Colorado Rockies at 9:10pm ET Saturday in the second game of a six-game series at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers (109-48, 55-21 home) won for the fifth time in their last six games Friday night in a 10-1 rout. The Rockies (65-92, 24-52 road) are on a six-game losing streak.
The last NL team with 110 victories was the Pittsburgh Pirates, who reached that mark 113 years ago.
Rockies vs Dodgers Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rockies | +200 | +1.5 (+100) | Over 8.5 (-105) |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -250 | -1.5 (-120) | Under 8.5 (-115) |
Odds as of October 1st at BetMGM.
The Dodgers are -250 favorites, giving them a 71.43% implied win probability. Los Angeles is the favorite at +350 in the World Series odds.
The weather forecast calls for increasing cloudiness, 71 degrees at first pitch with a low of 59 and light southwest wind.
Rockies vs Dodgers Probable Pitchers
Left-hander Kyle Freeland (9-11, 4.63) is scheduled to start for the Rockies against rookie Michael Grove (1-0, 4.07). Both will be pitching on five days of rest.
Freeland vs Grove Stats
| 9-11 | Record | 1-0 |
| 4.63 | ERA | 4.07 |
| 5.13 | xERA | 2.78 |
| 1.40 | WHIP | 1.40 |
| 2.46 | SO/W | 2.63 |
Freeland was hammered in his last start by the Padres last Sunday in San Diego. He was charged with seven runs (six earned) on nine hits in 2.2 innings while taking the loss and had two strikeouts and no walks.
Kyle Freeland when he gets back to the Rockies’ dugout.pic.twitter.com/dOL57t15Xe
— Darnay Tripp (@DarnayTripp) September 25, 2022
Against the Dodgers in 20 career starts, Freeland has a 5-9 record and 4.53 ERA. He is 1-4 with a 3.81 ERA in nine outings at Dodger Stadium.
Freeland is 4-5 with a 3.18 ERA in 14 road starts this season. At night, he is 5-7 with a 4.06 ERA in 18 starts. The Rockies have gone 14-16 when Freeland toes the slab.
Michael Grove is getting comfortable, and as a sign of getting more comfortable, incorporated his slider much more today. He was 93-95 on his 4-seam, 85 on his slider, and 79-80 on his curveball. He gave up 1 on 3 hits and had 3 Ks to just 1 walk. #dodgers pic.twitter.com/ZyMiIJ4xtv
— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) September 25, 2022
Grove notched his first career win in his fifth start and sixth appearance last Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals at home. He pitched five innings and gave up one run, three hits and one walk to go with three strikeouts.
Grove has never faced the Rockies.
At home, Grove is 1-0 with a 4.30 ERA in four games (three starts) this season. He has no decisions in three games (two starts) at night and a 5.91 ERA. The Dodgers have won four of his five starts.
Batting Average vs Starting Pitchers
| Dodgers Batters | Batting Average vs Kyle Freeland |
|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | .556 |
| Joey Gallo | .400 |
| Hanser Alberto | .364 |
| Justin Turner | .333 |
| Will Smith | .308 |
| Clay Bellinger | .300 |
| Freddie Freeman | .261 |
| Trayce Thompson | .250 |
| Chris Taylor | .241 |
| Trea Turner | .208 |
| Max Muncy | .208 |
| Mookie Betts | .192 |
| Austin Barnes | .115 |
Gavin Lux is 5-for-9 against Freeland. Austin Barnes, though, is 3-for-26 (.115) with one home run.
Rockies vs Dodgers Betting Outlook
Cody Bellinger hit a three-run home run during an eight-run fourth inning as the Dodgers steamrolled the Rockies on Friday night.
BELLIBOMB. pic.twitter.com/JscificXIe
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 1, 2022
Mookie Betts had a pair of doubles among his three hits for the Dodgers and Chris Taylor also had three hits. Will Smith added two hits.
Third baseman Justin Turner is likely to return to the lineup Saturday following a three-game absence because of shin splints.
The Rockies’ Brendan Rodgers went 3-for-3 with a walk.
Center fielder Randal Grichuk missed his third straight game with a non-COVID illness. He is questionable for Saturday.
First pitch swinging for Randal Grichuk gets the Rockies on the board pic.twitter.com/0bKBpMjE8f
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 24, 2022
The Dodgers are 9-5 against the Rockies, including winning all four games at Dodger Stadium Los Angeles has dominated the series since 2014 with a 102-56 lead.
Rockies vs Dodgers Last 10 Games
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/22 | Dodgers | Rockies | LAD, 10-1 |
| 7/31/22 | Rockies | Dodgers | LAD, 7-3 |
| 7/30/22 | Rockies | Dodgers | COL, 5-3 |
| 7/29/22 | Rockies | Dodgers | LAD, 5-4 |
| 7/28/22 | Rockies | Dodgers | LAD, 13-0 |
| 7/6/22 | Dodgers | Rockies | LAD, 2-1 |
| 7/5/22 | Dodgers | Rockies | LAD, 5-2 |
| 7/4/22 | Dodgers | Rockies | LAD, 5-3 |
| 6/29/22 | Rockies | Dodgers | LAD, 8-4 |
| 6/28/22 | Rockies | Dodgers | COL, 7-4 |
Rockies vs Dodgers Prediction
Grove seems to be getting his feet on the ground in the major leagues. Let’s go with him despite the high price as the Dodgers never seem to lose.
Pick: Dodgers ML (-250)
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John Perrotto has been covering and writing about sports for various outlets for over 40 years. His work has appeared in the likes of USA TODAY, ESPN.com, SI.com, Forbes.com, The Associated Press, Baseball Digest, and more. John is based out of Beaver Falls, PA.
