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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (65-71) will look to Daulton Varsho, who is coming off a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Colorado Rockies (59-79) Friday at 8:40 PM ET. The Diamondbacks are -130 favorites for the contest, according to bookmakers. Arizona’s Zach Davies gets the start, and he’ll go against Colorado’s German Marquez.

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Diamondbacks vs. Rockies

After digging through all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Rockies on the moneyline at +110. Our computer picks see the scoring going under the total of 10.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (+110) and Under (10.5)

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Game Info

• Arizona Diamondbacks probable starting pitcher: Zach Davies
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: Germán Márquez
• Game Day: Friday, September 9, 2022
• Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Stadium: Coors Field

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

Diamondbacks Starter Zach Davies

• Davies (2-4) takes the mound for the Diamondbacks in his 23rd start of the season. He’s put together a 3.74 ERA in 113 innings pitched, with 85 strikeouts.
• The righty’s most recent time out was on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
• The 29-year-old has a 3.74 ERA and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 22 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .232 to opposing hitters.
• Davies has four quality starts under his belt this season.
• Davies will try to collect his 17th outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.0 innings per appearance.
• The opposing Rockies offense has the 12th-ranked slugging percentage (.399) and is 22nd in MLB play with 124 home runs. It has a collective .258 batting average, and is third in MLB with 1220 total hits and 11th in MLB action scoring 612 runs.
• Davies has a 1.65 ERA and a 0.980 WHIP against the Rockies this season in 16 1/3 innings pitched, allowing a .169 batting average over three appearances.

Rockies Starter Germán Márquez

• The Rockies’ Marquez (8-10) will make his 27th start of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in seven innings against the Cincinnati Reds.
• The 27-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 4.86 and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .262.
• He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
• Marquez has 11 starts in a row of five innings or more.
• The Diamondbacks rank 15th in MLB with 603 runs scored this season. They have a .232 batting average this campaign with 151 home runs (14th in the league).
• The right-hander has faced the Diamondbacks three times this season, allowing them to go 13-for-66 with four doubles, two home runs and seven RBI in 19 innings.
• The 27-year-old’s 4.86 ERA ranks 47th, 1.360 WHIP ranks 44th, and 7.3 K/9 ranks 39th among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.

Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Insights

• The Diamondbacks have entered the game as favorites 36 times this season and won 21, or 58.3%, of those games.
• This season, Arizona has won 13 of its 22 games, or 59.1%, when favored by at least -130 on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Diamondbacks have a 56.5% chance to win.
• Games involving Arizona have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 67 of 141 chances this season.
• The Diamondbacks are 82-59-0 against the spread in their 141 chances this season.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have come away with 44 wins in the 115 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Colorado has a win-loss record of 35-58 when favored by +110 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 47.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• Colorado and their opponents have gone over in 67 of their 140 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• In 140 games with a line this season, the Rockies have a mark of 77-63-0 against the spread.

Diamondbacks Leaders & Batting Stats

• Christian Walker has put up a team-high 32 home runs and 78 runs batted in.
• Walker is seventh in home runs and 25th in RBI among all batters in baseball.
• Varsho has 20 doubles, three triples, 23 home runs and 41 walks while batting .243.
• Varsho ranks 34th in homers and 49th in RBI on the season.
• Varsho carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .412 with five home runs, a walk and six RBI.
• Josh Rojas has accumulated a team-best batting average of .274.
• Ketel Marte is hitting .242 with 36 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 48 walks.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron paces the Rockies in home runs (26) and runs batted in (90).
• Among all hitters in the majors, Cron’s home run total ranks 20th and his RBI tally ranks sixth.
• Brendan Rodgers has 28 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs and 40 walks while hitting .268.
• Rodgers ranks 143rd overall in homers and 68th in RBI this season.
• Charlie Blackmon has 20 doubles, four triples, 16 home runs and 28 walks while hitting .264.
• Randal Grichuk has 20 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 21 walks while batting .270.