Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 8/14/2022

The Arizona Diamondbacks (52-61) will lean on Emmanuel Rivera, following a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Colorado Rockies (51-65) on Sunday at 3:10 PM ET. The Diamondbacks are +107 underdogs for the contest, according to oddsmakers. Colorado’s Ryan Feltner and Arizona’s Tommy Henry have been named the starters for this contest.

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Rockies vs. Diamondbacks

Our best bet is the Diamondbacks on the moneyline at +107 after analyzing all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will over the total of 12.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Arizona Diamondbacks (+107) and Over (12.5)

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Game Info

• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: Ryan Feltner
• Arizona Diamondbacks probable starting pitcher: Tommy Henry
• Game Day: Sunday, August 14, 2022
• Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Stadium: Coors Field

Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pitching Matchup

Rockies Starter Ryan Feltner

• The Rockies will send Feltner (2-3) to make his 10th start of the season. He is 2-3 with a 6.02 ERA and 41 strikeouts through 46 1/3 innings pitched.
• The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up four hits.
• In 10 games this season, the 25-year-old has an ERA of 6.02, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .280 against him.
• Feltner is looking to record his third quality start of the season in this outing.
• Feltner has pitched five or more innings in a game five times this season heading into this outing.
• He will face a Diamondbacks offense that ranks 28th in MLB with 849 total hits (on a .228 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .388 (17th in MLB) with 127 total home runs (13th in MLB).

Diamondbacks Starter Tommy Henry

• The Diamondbacks’ Henry will make his third start of the season.
• The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, throwing seven innings and giving up one earned run.
• He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 3.75, a batting average against of .190 and 4.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
• He has started two games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
• Henry has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
• The Rockies rank seventh in MLB with 528 runs scored this season. They have a .264 batting average this campaign with 105 home runs (20th in the league).

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have entered the game as favorites 23 times this season and won 14, or 60.9%, of those games.
• This season, Colorado has won eight of its 14 games, or 57.1%, when favored by at least -127 on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Rockies, based on the moneyline, is 55.9%.
• Colorado’s games have gone over the total in 57 of their 118 chances.
• The Rockies have an ATS record of 65-53-0 in 118 games with a spread this season.

Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Insights

• The Diamondbacks have been chosen as underdogs in 86 games this year and have walked away with the win 36 times (41.9%) in those games.
• This season, Arizona has been victorious 28 times in 71 chances when named as an underdog of at least +107 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Diamondbacks have an implied victory probability of 48.3% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
• Arizona and their opponents have hit the over in 55 of their 118 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Diamondbacks have posted a record of 67-51-0 against the spread this season.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron paces the Rockies in home runs (23) and runs batted in (80).
• Among all MLB hitters, Cron is 42nd in batting average, 77th in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging.
• Charlie Blackmon has 17 doubles, four triples, 16 home runs and 26 walks while hitting .260.
• Blackmon is 48th in homers and 25th in RBI in the majors.
• Brendan Rodgers is hitting .287 with 25 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 30 walks.
• Jose Iglesias’ .314 batting average leads his team.

Diamondbacks Leaders & Batting Stats

• Christian Walker has put up a team-leading 26 home runs and has driven in 63 runs.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Walker’s home run total is ninth and his RBI tally is 25th.
• Ketel Marte is batting .260 to lead the lineup.
• Marte is 132nd in homers and 116th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Daulton Varsho is batting .244 with 17 doubles, three triples, 16 home runs and 36 walks.
• Josh Rojas has 16 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 33 walks while hitting .276.