Rockies vs Dodgers Picks and Odds – Aug 23
By Jordan Horrobin in MLB Baseball
Published:
- The Dodgers and Rockies close out a three-game series on Sunday (Aug. 23rd, 4:10pm ET)
- Colorado is trying to push back into the playoff race after a recent skid
- For the odds, matchup analysis, and best bets, check out the article below
The Los Angeles Dodgers take their MLB-best record into Sunday’s series finale against the Colorado Rockies. L.A. will send Ross Stripling to the mound, who is tied for the team lead in wins (three) but has the worst ERA in the Dodgers’ rotation (5.61). Colorado counters with Antonio Senzatela (3-0, 2.90 ERA).
If Senzatela has his way, this might not be an easy afternoon for the Dodgers. Then again, L.A. is gunning for the sweep. Here’s a look at the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds.
Dodgers vs Rockies Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Over/Under Run Total at DraftKings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -230 | -1.5 (-116) | Over 9 (-122) |
| Colorado Rockies | +198 | +1.5 (-102) | Under 9 (+100) |
Odds as of Aug. 23rd.
Sensational Senzatela
There’s something criminal about Antonio Senzatela’s 3-0 record — it should be 4-0. In his last start, he tossed eight shutout innings (allowing only three hits) in a no-decision. He has completed at least six innings in four consecutive starts, which is always a boon for the bullpen.
Antonio Senzatela, 96mph Fastball (called strike) and 88mph Slider (swinging K), Overlay pic.twitter.com/FHD2862FCP
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 12, 2020
Unfortunately for Senzatela, his recent run of success will be tested by an unfriendly foe. In his past five outings against the Dodgers — four of which came in 2019 — he has an unsightly 6.56 ERA.
A few Dodgers have done notable damage to him, including A.J. Pollock, who is slashing a productive .276/.323/.517 this season.
Dodgers Career Stats vs Senzatela
| Player | AB | HR | RBI | AVG. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Justin Turner | 13 | 0 | 1 | .385 |
| Cody Bellinger | 12 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
| Max Muncy | 4 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Kike Hernandez | 3 | 0 | 0 | .667 |
| Joc Pederson | 14 | 1 | 2 | .214 |
| Austin Barnes | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| AJ Pollock | 11 | 1 | 1 | .545 |
| Corey Seager | 6 | 1 | 3 | .500 |
| Chris Taylor | 7 | 0 | 1 | .429 |
Get-Right Game For Ross?
Ross Stripling was a model of consistency through his first four seasons in the majors, maintaining a sub-4.00 ERA (though never lower than 3.00) in each campaign.
That makes the early stages of the 2020 season stand out for Stripling (3-1, 5.61 ERA), and not in a good way. The one-time All Star has made it through six innings in just one of five starts and was particularly roughed up his last time out — allowing seven runs on eight hits in only three innings.
Kyle Number One. pic.twitter.com/pnqtD93BMr
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 18, 2020
Kyle Number Two. pic.twitter.com/xSyAOZKwag
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 18, 2020
Good news, Ross! Sunday’s opponent, Colorado, is a team you’ve succeeded against in the past.
Stripling does indeed have a 3.60 ERA in four career starts against the Rockies … but that’s a fairly small sample and all of those games came between 2016 and 2018. So yes, it could be a get-right game for the Dodgers righty, but past results shouldn’t be much of a factor.
Rockies Career Stats vs Stripling
| Player | AB | HR | RBI | AVG. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Charlie Blackmon | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Drew Butera | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Garrett Hampson | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Matt Kemp | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Ryan McMahon | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Daniel Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Brendan Rodgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Trevor Story | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Tony Wolters | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Dodgers Are On Fire
Seriously, how could you not roll with the Dodgers right now? Yes, they needed a walk-off to win on Saturday, but that’s the thing — good teams find ways to win.
SEND US HOME, BELLI. pic.twitter.com/TOumKzvvu5
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 23, 2020
The Dodgers are now winners in 10 of their past 11. They’ve also now beaten the Rockies in their only two meetings this year.
Additionally, the Dodgers own the best team ERA in the majors (2.63) and have the sixth-best OPS (.783). Right now, this is a team worth wagering on in almost every scenario.
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers (-230)
Sports Writer
Jordan Horrobin is a sports journalist whose MLB, NHL, NFL and NCAA work has appeared in outlets such as The Athletic, MLB.com, the Detroit Free Press and more. He is currently based in Toronto, also working as a contributor for Forbes.com and a freelance editor for Sportsnet.
