Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/28/2022

The Los Angeles Dodgers (64-32) will take on the Colorado Rockies (44-54) on Thursday at 8:40 PM ET. Charlie Blackmon will be looking for his 99th hit of the season for the underdog Rockies (+183) when the game gets underway at Coors Field. Tyler Anderson will get the ball for Los Angeles while Colorado counter with Jose Urena.

Dodgers vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. Rockies

We have the Rockies on the moneyline at +183 on the moneyline as our best bet in this contest after looking at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 11.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (+183) and Over (11.5)

Dodgers vs. Rockies Game Info

• Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Tyler Anderson
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: José Ureña
• Game Day: Thursday, July 28, 2022
• Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Stadium: Coors Field

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

Dodgers Starter Tyler Anderson

• Anderson (10-1) takes the mound for the Dodgers in his 17th start of the season. He’s put together a 2.79 ERA in 103 1/3 innings pitched, with 87 strikeouts.
• In his most recent outing on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, the left-hander tossed 6 2/3 innings, giving up no earned runs while surrendering four hits.
• The 32-year-old has a 2.79 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 18 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .224 to opposing hitters.
• Anderson is seeking his fifth quality start in a row.
• Anderson will try to prolong an eight-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.2 innings per outing).
• He will face off against a Rockies offense that ranks second in MLB with 880 total hits (on a .261 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .407 (10th in MLB) with 91 total home runs (22nd in MLB).
• Anderson has a 4.5 ERA and a 1.3 WHIP against the Rockies this season in 10 innings pitched, allowing a .300 batting average over two appearances.
• Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 32-year-old ranks 16th in ERA (2.79), 14th in WHIP (1.006), and 43rd in K/9 (7.6).

Rockies Starter José Ureña

• Urena (1-2) will take the mound for the Rockies, his fifth start of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up five earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.13, a 1.133 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.421 in eight games this season.
• In four starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in three of them.
• Urena has pitched five or more innings in four straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• The Dodgers have scored 491 runs this season, which ranks second in MLB. They have 828 hits, ninth in baseball, with 126 home runs (sixth in the league).
• The Dodgers have gone 5-for-23 with an RBI in one game against the right-hander this season.

Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Dodgers have won 68 out of the 101 games, or 67.3%, in which they’ve been favored.
• Los Angeles has a record of 24-11, a 68.6% win rate, when favored by -220 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The Dodgers have a 68.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Games involving Los Angeles have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 41 of 103 chances this season.
• In 103 games with a spread this season, the Dodgers are 60-43-0 ATS.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have come away with 31 wins in the 78 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This year, Colorado has won four of 14 games when listed as at least +183 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 35.3% chance of walking away with the win.
• Colorado and their opponents have hit the over in 48 of their 100 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• In 100 games with a line this season, the Rockies have a mark of 55-45-0 against the spread.

Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Freddie Freeman is the Dodgers best hitter so far this season, hitting at a team-leading .323 rate along with 15 homers and 63 RBI.
• Of all hitters in MLB, Freeman is 39th in home runs and 12th in RBI.
• Freeman brings a hitting streak of two games into this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .294 with a double, a home run, two walks and three RBI.
• Trea Turner has racked up 70 runs batted in to pace his team.
• Turner ranks 39th in home runs and fifth in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Turner heads into this matchup looking for his 15th game in a row with a hit. During his last 10 games he is hitting .333 with four doubles, three home runs, a walk and four RBI.
• Mookie Betts has collected a team-best 23 home runs.
• Betts is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last five games he is hitting .286 with a double, two home runs, two walks and two RBI.
• Will Smith has 14 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 39 walks while hitting .256.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron paces the Rockies in home runs (22) and runs batted in (71).
• Cron’s home run total places him 13th in the big leagues, and he ranks fourth in RBI.
• Blackmon is hitting .274 with 17 doubles, four triples, 16 home runs and 25 walks.
• Blackmon ranks 34th in homers and 17th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Brendan Rodgers is batting .265 with 22 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 26 walks.
• Connor Joe has 17 doubles, four triples, five home runs and 50 walks while hitting .257.