Rockies vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 21

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  • The Marlins are -250 favorites vs the Rockies
  • Rockies starting pitcher: Peter Lambert
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Braxton Garrett
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The Colorado Rockies (+190) visit loanDepot park to take on the Miami Marlins (-250) on Friday, July 21, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Miami.

The Marlins are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).

The Rockies vs Marlins Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

This season, the Rockies are 37-59 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins are 47-51 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+1.5 +100O 8 +100+190
Marlins -1.5 -120U 8 -120-250

Rockies vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Marlins will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 83.2% confidence.

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


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

Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ezequiel Tovar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 27 of his last 41 games (+11.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Elias Diaz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 9 games (+9.35 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Nolan Jones has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 10 of his last 11 away games (+9.00 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Elias Diaz has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Coco Montes has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 48% ROI)

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

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Luis Arraez has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+9.90 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jazz Chisholm has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 8 games (+9.50 Units / 99% ROI)
  • Jesus Sanchez has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 12 games (+9.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jazz Chisholm has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 12 games (+8.95 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Luis Arraez has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 22 games at home (+8.85 Units / 18% ROI)

Marlins vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randal Grichuk 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
C.J. Cron 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Jurickson Profar 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
Brenton Doyle 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Jorge Soler 0.5 +360 0.5 -650

Marlins vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randal Grichuk 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
C.J. Cron 0.5 -175 0.5 +135
Jurickson Profar 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
Brenton Doyle 0.5 -115 0.5 -110
Jorge Soler 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Marlins vs Rockies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randal Grichuk 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
C.J. Cron 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Jurickson Profar 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Brenton Doyle 0.5 +280 0.5 -400
Jorge Soler 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Marlins vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Braxton Garrett 5.5 -150 5.5 +115
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 51 of their last 84 games (+15.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Under in 49 of their last 84 games (+8.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+3.45 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+3.35 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 32 of their last 65 games (+14.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games at home (+11.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+8.35 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games at home (+8.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+7.80 Units / 33% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 44-52 against the Run Line (-11.7 Units / -10.5% ROI).

  • 37-59 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.4 Units / -8.46% ROI
  • 40-56 when betting on the total runs Over for -21.65 Units / -20.28% ROI
  • 56-40 when betting on the total runs Under for +13.05 Units / 12.48% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Marlins have gone 47-51 against the Run Line (-13.25 Units / -10.2% ROI).

  • 53-45 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.25 Units / 6.02% ROI
  • 46-48 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.55 Units / -6.09% ROI
  • 48-46 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.75 Units / -2.54% ROI

Kyle Freeland has allowed a slugging percentage of .537 (66 Total Bases / 123 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .308 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .490 (25-for-51) against Kyle Freeland’s changeup this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 38 total IP; League Avg: .239 — first Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 17% (131/789) against Kyle Freeland this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — second Percentile.

Kyle Freeland has a strikeout rate of just 11% (8 SO in 74 PAs) in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — third Percentile.

Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Braxton Garrett has walked 16 of 399 batters (4%) this season — 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 95th Percentile.

Braxton Garrett has an average fastball velocity of just 89.3 MPH this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 93.7 — fourth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .196 (11-for-56) against Braxton Garrett on low fastballs this season — 10th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .255 — 84th Percentile.

Braxton Garrett has a strike rate of 68% (770/1,128) against right-handed batters this season — 6th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — 91st Percentile.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Rockies are just 34-18 (.654) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .797.

The Rockies are just 6-23 (.207) after a road loss this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .466.

The Rockies are just 24-9 (.727) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .855.

The Rockies are just 12-23 (.343) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Marlins are 11-116 (.087) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .047.

The Marlins are 5-38 (.116) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Marlins are just 12-59 (.169) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Marlins are 32-21 (.604) after a win this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .521.

The Rockies have an average HR distance of 412.1 feet since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 398.7.

The Rockies have won just 47% of road games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

The Rockies have won just 49% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings on the road since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 72%.

The Rockies are batting .277 at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Marlins are batting .312 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .253.

Marlins hitters have pulled just 40% of balls they’ve put into play against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters have pulled just 40% of balls they’ve put into play this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters have 54 extra-base hits out of 219 total hits (just 25%) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 21% against Rockies pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

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

Rockies pitchers have an ERA of 5.60 (1184.0 IP) at home since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.96.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Marlins pitchers this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Marlins pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Marlins pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Marlins pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Marlins vs. Rockies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Thomas Nance (Marlins): Shoulder, D60
  • Matthew Barnes (Marlins): Hip, D15
  • Andrew Nardi (Marlins): Triceps, D15
  • Jasrado Chisholm Jr. (Marlins): Oblique, D10
  • Trevor Rogers (Marlins): Forearm , D60
  • Jonathan Davis (Marlins): Knee, D60
  • Anthony Bender (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Avisaíl García (Marlins): Back, D10
  • Max Meyer (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Sean Bouchard (Rockies): Biceps, D60
  • Charles Blackmon (Rockies): Hand, D10
  • Antonio Senzatela (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Ryan Feltner (Rockies): Skull, D60
  • Matthew Carasiti (Rockies): Shoulder, D15
  • Ryan Rolison (Rockies): Undisclosed, D60
  • Germán Márquez (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Brendan Rodgers (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Lucas Gilbreath (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Freeland (Rockies): Shoulder, D15
  • Nicolaus Mears (Rockies): Oblique, D15

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