Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies 9/27/18, Prediction & Odds

Phillies vs. Rockies Prediction

The host Colorado Rockies are now leading the NL West by a half-game and have outscored the Philadelphia Phillies by a count of 34-4 over the first three games of this series. Will Colorado dominate again today to win the runline bet?

Game Snapshot

951 Philadelphia Phillies at 952 Colorado Rockies

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Coors Field at 3:10PM ET

TV: ATT SportsNet-RM (COL)

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Public Betting Information

According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Rockies are a -164 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Phillies are a +154 underdog, while the over-under is set at 11 runs. As of Thursday morning, 73 percent of public bets are being placed on host Colorado. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for up-to-date information.

Rockies roll in shutout fashion

German Marquez was outstanding on the mound Wednesday night and received plenty of run support in what ended as a 14-0 victory for the Rockies. Marquez threw seven shutout innings as he gave up three hits with 11 strikeouts and one walk. D.J. LeMahieu finished 1-for-3 with a walk and a run in the winning effort. David Dahl was 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three runs and three RBIs. Nolan Arenado finished 2-for-4 with a double and a run. Trevor Story was 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three runs and two RBIs. Carlos Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBIs. Drew Butera hit a pinch-hit 2-run homer in his only at-bat. Ian Desmond finished 2-for-4 with a 2-run home run.

Florimon doubles in loss

Pedro Florimon had the lone extra-base hit for Philadelphia in the defeat as he doubled as a pinch hitter. Dylan Cozens and Scott Kingery both finished 1-for-3. Nick Pivetta took the loss as he surrendered six earned runs on six hits with three strikeouts and three walks over 4 2/3 innings.

Jake Arrieta (10-10, 3.94 ERA) will start today for the Phillies, while the Rockies turn to Antonio Senzatela (6-6, 4.52).

MLB Betting Trends

Philadelphia

The Phillies are 7-2 in their last nine Thursday games. The over is 7-2-1 in the last 10 Colorado road games. 

Colorado

The Rockies are 29-11 in their last 40 home games. Colorado is 9-4 in Senzatela's last 13 home starts.

Prediction:

Colorado is properly motivated, playing great at home and has taken complete advantage of Philadelphia's massive struggles this month. Name a good reason not to take a shot again at the runline bet that has hit the last three days.

 

MLB DAILY PREDICTION: COLORADO ROCKIES RL +105