Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 8

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  • The Diamondbacks (37-46) are -160 favorites vs the Rockies (36-47)
  • Rockies starting pitcher: Chad Kuhl (5-5), 3.82 ERA
  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Zachary Gallen (4-2), 3.40 ERA
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The Colorado Rockies (+135) visit Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (-160) on Friday, July 8, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Phoenix.

The Diamondbacks are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+120).

The Rockies vs Diamondbacks Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Rockies are 36-47 against the spread (ATS), while the Diamondbacks are 46-37 ATS.

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+1.5 -145O 9 -120+135
Diamondbacks -1.5 +120U 9 +100-160

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rockies will win Friday‘s matchup with 58.5% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Rockies and Diamondbacks and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rockies players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Brendan Rodgers has hit the Runs Under in his last 7 away games (+7.00 Units / 52% ROI)
  • C.J. Cron has hit the Hits Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+6.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Brendan Rodgers has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 6 of his last 7 away games (+6.00 Units / 75% ROI)
  • C.J. Cron has hit the Runs Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+5.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • C.J. Cron has hit the RBIs Over in 13 of his last 24 games (+4.90 Units / 20% ROI)

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Diamondbacks players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Christian Walker has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 30 games (+16.75 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 16 games at home (+10.90 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 30 games (+7.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the RBIs Under in 11 of his last 14 games at home (+5.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Buddy Kennedy has hit the Singles Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+5.25 Units / 25% ROI)

Diamondbacks vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alek Thomas 0.5 +475 0.5 -1100
Buddy Kennedy 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Carson Kelly 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Christian Walker 0.5 +275 0.5 -450
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +375 0.5 -700

Diamondbacks vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alek Thomas 1.5 +170 1.5 -250
Buddy Kennedy 0.5 -200 0.5 +140
Christian Walker 0.5 -275 0.5 +180
Daulton Varsho 0.5 -250 0.5 +165
David Peralta 0.5 -275 0.5 +190

Diamondbacks vs Rockies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alek Thomas 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
Buddy Kennedy 0.5 +185 0.5 -275
Carson Kelly 0.5 +170 0.5 -250
Christian Walker 0.5 -105 0.5 -135
Daulton Varsho 0.5 +145 0.5 -200

Diamondbacks vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Zac Gallen 5.5 +120 5.5 -165
Chad Kuhl 3.5 -125 3.5 -115
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 39 of their last 72 games (+7.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 29 games (+2.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games at home (+9.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 45 games at home (+9.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 41 of their last 72 games (+7.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in their last 5 games (+5.15 Units / 90% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+2.05 Units / 28% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 42-41 against the Run Line (-5.25 Units / -5.04% ROI).

  • 36-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -4.23% ROI
  • 39-38 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.2 Units / -3.49% ROI
  • 38-39 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.25 Units / -5.76% ROI

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 46-37 against the Run Line (+4.5 Units / 4.14% ROI).

  • 37-46 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.6 Units / -3.97% ROI
  • 37-43 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.8 Units / -10.79% ROI
  • 43-37 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.65 Units / 1.79% ROI

Chad Kuhl has allowed a slugging percentage of .667 (32 Total Bases / 48 ABs) on fastballs away this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .358 — fifth Percentile.

Chad Kuhl has thrown his fastball for a strike just 55% (811/1,485) of the time since the start of 2020 — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 151 total IP; League Avg: 67% — 0 Percentile.

Chad Kuhl allowed a batting average of just .145 versus the heart of the order (second best)– 98th Percentile and .304 versus other batters this season (third worst among qualified SPs)– fourth Percentile.

Chad Kuhl has walked 30 of 349 batters (9%) this season — 10th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 14th Percentile.

Zachary Gallen: Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a miss rate of just 16% (17/104) against Zac Gallen on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — fourth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .196 (9-for-46) against Zac Gallen when he’s behind in the count this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .331 — 100th Percentile.

Zac Gallen has allowed a slugging percentage of just .208 (11 Total Bases / 53 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .364 — 98th Percentile.

Zac Gallen has allowed an OPS of just .684 (54 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 1.024 — 100th Percentile.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Rockies are just 13-26 (.333) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .483.

The Rockies are just 5-11 (.312) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rockies are 27-1 (.964) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .919.

The Rockies are just 10-27 (.270) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .284.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Diamondbacks are just 92-16 (.852) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .915.

The Diamondbacks are just 84-23 (.785) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .875.

The Diamondbacks are just 9-28 (.243) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Diamondbacks are 14-5 (.737) when scoring in the first inning this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .669.

The Rockies are batting .280 at home since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Rockies are batting .294 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

The Rockies are batting .306 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .263.

Rockies hitters have pulled just 42% of balls they’ve put into play since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

The Diamondbacks are batting just .192 with two outs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .235.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in just 34% of their games since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Diamondbacks are batting just .220 this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .242.

The Diamondbacks are batting just .217 at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .243.

The longest HR allowed by the Rockies pitchers this season traveled 496.0 feet — — longest in MLB; League Avg: 456.5

The average home run distance against the Rockies pitchers since the start of last season is 408.1 feet — highest in MLB; League Avg: 399.8

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% versus the bottom of the order this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Diamondbacks pitchers since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% in close and late situations this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% in close and late situations since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Humberto Castellanos (Diamondbacks): Elbow, D60
  • Nicholas Ahmed (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D60
  • Ian Kennedy (Diamondbacks): Calf, D15
  • Jacob Bukauskas (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D60
  • Zachary Davies (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D15
  • Scott Oberg (Rockies): Arm, D60
  • Sean Bouchard (Rockies): Undisclosed, D10
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Antonio Senzatela (Rockies): Undisclosed, D15
  • Helcris Olivarez (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Ryan Rolison (Rockies): Shoulder, D60

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