Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 6/28/2022

The Los Angeles Dodgers (45-27), led by Freddie Freeman on an 11-game hitting streak, will meet the Colorado Rockies (32-42) Tuesday at Coors Field. The Dodgers are -222 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 8:40 PM ET. Los Angeles’ Clayton Kershaw gets the start, and he’ll go against Colorado’s Kyle Freeland.

Dodgers vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. Rockies

We have the Rockies on the moneyline at +184 on the moneyline as our best bet in this game after looking at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup. Our computer picks see the scoring going under the total of 11.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (+184) and Under (11.5)

Dodgers vs. Rockies Game Info

• Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Clayton Kershaw
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: Kyle Freeland
• Game Day: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
• Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Stadium: Coors Field

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

Dodgers Starter Clayton Kershaw

• The Dodgers are sending Kershaw (5-1) out to make his ninth start of the season. He is 5-1 with a 2.00 ERA and 47 strikeouts through 45 innings pitched.
• In his last time out on Thursday, the left-hander went 6 2/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds, allowing one earned run while surrendering seven hits.
• The 34-year-old has a 2.00 ERA and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings across eight games this season, while giving up a batting average of .209 to opposing hitters.
• Kershaw has four quality starts this season.
• Kershaw will aim to pitch five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.2 frames per outing.
• He will face off against a Rockies offense that ranks second in MLB with 664 total hits (on a .261 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .400 (13th in MLB) with 66 total home runs (23rd in MLB).

Rockies Starter Kyle Freeland

• The Rockies’ Freeland (3-5) will make his 15th start of the season.
• The left-hander gave up two earned runs in 7 2/3 innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
• The 29-year-old has an ERA of 4.29 and 6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .274 in 14 games this season.
• He has started 14 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in six of them.
• Freeland will look to pitch five or more innings for the sixth start in a row.
• The Dodgers rank eighth in MLB with a .251 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks fourth in the league (.423) and 86 home runs.
• The Dodgers have gone 5-for-17 with two doubles and five RBI in 3 2/3 innings this season against the left-hander.
• Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 29-year-old’s 4.29 ERA ranks 48th, 1.368 WHIP ranks 52nd, and 6 K/9 ranks 57th.

Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Dodgers have won 47, or 62.7%, of the 75 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• This season, Los Angeles has won 15 of its 22 games, or 68.2%, when favored by at least -222 on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Dodgers, based on the moneyline, is 68.9%.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 32 of their 77 games with a total this season.
• The Dodgers are 43-34-0 ATS in their 77 games with a spread this season.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have come away with 23 wins in the 59 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Colorado has a mark of 3-4 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +184 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Rockies have an implied victory probability of 35.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Colorado’s games have gone over the total in 37 of their 75 opportunities.
• The Rockies are 38-37-0 against the spread in their 75 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Freeman is hitting .304 with 24 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 37 walks.
• Including all MLB hitters, Freeman is 17th in batting average, 13th in on-base percentage, and 30th in slugging.
• Freeman carries an 11-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 games he is hitting .405 with three doubles, a triple, three home runs, five walks and 12 RBI.
• Trea Turner has 54 RBI while hitting .312. Both lead his team.
• Turner is 58th in home runs and sixth in RBI on the season.
• Will Smith is hitting .258 with 10 doubles, 11 home runs and 28 walks.
• Justin Turner is hitting .216 with 20 doubles, four home runs and 26 walks.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron paces the Rockies with 17 home runs and runs batted in, driving in 54.
• Cron’s home run total places him 13th in the big leagues, and he is sixth in RBI.
• Cron has collected a hit in three games in a row. In his last five games he is batting .211 with a double, two walks and two RBI.
• Charlie Blackmon has 12 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 19 walks while hitting .258.
• Blackmon ranks 42nd in homers and 33rd in RBI among all batters in MLB.
• Connor Joe is batting .281 with 12 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 38 walks.
• Brendan Rodgers is batting .254 with 17 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 16 walks.