Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 9/10/2022

The Colorado Rockies (60-79) will lean on Elias Diaz, following a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks (65-72) on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET. The Rockies are -104 underdogs for the contest, according to bookmakers. Arizona’s Madison Bumgarner gets the start, and he’ll go against Colorado’s Jose Urena.

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Diamondbacks vs. Rockies

After looking at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Rockies on the moneyline at -104. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going under the total of 11.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (-104) and Under (11.5)

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Game Info

• Arizona Diamondbacks probable starting pitcher: Madison Bumgarner
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: José Ureña
• Game Day: Saturday, September 10, 2022
• Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Stadium: Coors Field

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

Diamondbacks Starter Madison Bumgarner

• Bumgarner (6-13) gets the starting nod for the Diamondbacks in his 28th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.83 ERA in 141 2/3 innings pitched, with 103 strikeouts.
• In his most recent time out on Sunday, the left-hander tossed five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
• The 33-year-old has an ERA of 4.83, with 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opponents are hitting .286 against him.
• Bumgarner is looking to pick up his sixth quality start of the year in this outing.
• Bumgarner has pitched five or more innings in a game 23 times this season entering this game.
• He will face off against a Rockies team that is batting .259 as a unit (fourth in MLB). It is also slugging a collective .403 (12th in MLB) with 129 total home runs (21st in MLB).
• Bumgarner has thrown 12 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on 16 hits while striking out seven against the Rockies this season.
• This season, the 33-year-old ranks 46th in ERA (4.83), 48th in WHIP (1.475), and 47th in K/9 (6.5) among qualifying pitchers.

Rockies Starter José Ureña

• Urena (3-6) will take to the mound for the Rockies and make his 13th start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up six earned runs and allowed eight hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 6.13 and 5.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .292 in 16 games this season.
• He has five quality starts in 12 chances this season.
• Urena has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
• The Diamondbacks are batting .232 this season, 23rd in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .393 (14th in the league) with 154 home runs.
• This season, the right-hander has pitched against the Diamondbacks in two games, and they have gone 14-for-45 with a double, five home runs and seven RBI over 12 innings.

Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Insights

• The Diamondbacks have won 21, or 58.3%, of the 36 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• Arizona has a record of 19-14 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -115 on the moneyline.
• The Diamondbacks have a 53.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Arizona’s games have gone over the total in 68 of their 142 chances.
• The Diamondbacks have an ATS record of 82-60-0 in 142 games with a spread this season.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have been victorious in 44, or 38.3%, of the 115 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• Colorado has a win-loss record of 42-66 when favored by -104 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 51% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• Colorado’s games have gone over the total in 68 of their 141 opportunities.
• In 141 games with a line this season, the Rockies have a mark of 78-63-0 against the spread.

Diamondbacks Leaders & Batting Stats

• Christian Walker has gone yard 32 times in the 2022 campaign while driving in 78 runs, both totals that lead the Diamondbacks.
• In all of the majors, Walker ranks ninth in homers and 25th in RBI.
• Daulton Varsho has 20 doubles, three triples, 24 home runs and 41 walks while batting .243.
• Varsho ranks 28th in home runs and 41st in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Varsho has three games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is hitting .389 with five home runs and eight RBI.
• Ketel Marte is hitting .240 with 36 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 49 walks.
• Josh Rojas is batting .273 to lead his team.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron paces the Rockies with 27 long balls and runs batted in, driving in 92.
• In all of the majors, Cron is 17th in home runs and fifth in RBI.
• Charlie Blackmon is batting .262 with 20 doubles, four triples, 16 home runs and 29 walks.
• Blackmon ranks 73rd overall in home runs and 31st in RBI this year.
• Brendan Rodgers is hitting .266 with 28 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs and 40 walks.
• Ryan McMahon has 20 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 55 walks while batting .246.