Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/8/2022

Seeking their 38th win of the year, the Arizona Diamondbacks (37-46) are favorites (-165) on the moneyline when they take on the Colorado Rockies (36-47) Friday at 9:40 PM ET. Zac Gallen gets the starting nod for Arizona while Chad Kuhl is Colorado’s starter for the contest.

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Diamondbacks vs. Rockies

After digging through all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Rockies on the moneyline at +141. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 8 runs.

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (+141) and Over (8)

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Game Info

• Arizona Diamondbacks probable starting pitcher: Zac Gallen
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: Chad Kuhl
• Game Day: Friday, July 8, 2022
• Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Stadium: Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

Diamondbacks Starter Zac Gallen

• Gallen gets the start for the Diamondbacks, his 16th of the season. He is 4-2 with a 3.51 ERA and 77 strikeouts through 82 innings pitched.
• The righty last pitched on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, when he threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up four hits.
• The 26-year-old has amassed a 3.51 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 15 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .211 to his opponents.
• Gallen is looking to record his ninth quality start of the year.
• Gallen will look to go five or more innings for his fifth straight start. He’s averaging 5.1 innings per outing.
• The opposing Rockies offense has a collective .259 batting average, and is second in the league with 738 total hits and 13th in MLB action with 370 runs scored. It has the 12th-ranked slugging percentage (.400) and ranks 21st in home runs (77) in all of MLB.
• In 13 innings over two appearances against the Rockies this season, Gallen has a 2.08 ERA and a 0.846 WHIP while his opponents are batting .191.

Rockies Starter Chad Kuhl

• The Rockies’ Kuhl (5-5) will make his 16th start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up five earned runs in 5 2/3 innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• The 29-year-old has pitched in 15 games this season with an ERA of 3.83 and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .249.
• In 15 starts this season, he’s earned seven quality starts.
• Kuhl will look to pitch five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
• The Diamondbacks have scored 351 runs this season, which ranks 17th in MLB. They have 598 hits, 28th in baseball, with 96 home runs (11th in the league).
• The Diamondbacks have gone 10-for-42 with a double, a home run and six RBI in two games against the right-hander this season.

Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Diamondbacks have won eight out of the 17 games, or 47.1%, in which they’ve been favored.
• Arizona has played as a favorite of -165 or more twice this season and split those games.
• The Diamondbacks have a 62.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• So far this season, Arizona and its opponents have hit the over in 40 of their 88 games with a total.
• The Diamondbacks are 49-39-0 against the spread this season.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have been victorious in 25, or 37.9%, of the 66 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• This season, Colorado has come away with a win nine times in 31 chances when named as an underdog of at least +141 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Rockies have an implied victory probability of 41.5% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
• Colorado and their opponents have gone over in 40 of their 85 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Rockies have posted a record of 43-42-0 against the spread this season.

Diamondbacks Leaders & Batting Stats

• Christian Walker is the Diamondbacks best power hitter, crushing 21 homers this season in addition to delivering 42 RBI, both team highs.
• Among all MLB batters, Walker ranks 147th in batting average, 94th in on-base percentage, and 36th in slugging.
• Ketel Marte is hitting .265 to lead his team.
• Marte is 187th in home runs and 158th in RBI in the majors.
• Marte carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last five games he is batting .286 with two doubles, four walks and two RBI.
• Daulton Varsho is batting .241 with 15 doubles, 12 home runs and 20 walks.
• David Peralta is batting .249 with 16 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 23 walks.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron leads the Rockies with 20 home runs and 65 runs batted in, while recording a team-high batting average of .294.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Cron’s home run total is 11th and his RBI tally is second.
• Charlie Blackmon has 14 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 22 walks while hitting .266.
• Blackmon is currently 42nd in home runs and 30th in RBI in the major leagues.
• Brendan Rodgers is batting .258 with 18 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 21 walks.
• Connor Joe is batting .269 with 13 doubles, four triples, five home runs and 42 walks.