Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction and Odds for Thursday, July 28 (Anderson on High Alert at Coors Field)
By Josh Yourish
The Dodgers head to Colorado for a four-game set in the NL West with the last place Rockies. Los Angeles currently holds an 11.5 game lead over San Diego in the West at 65-32. Colorado is just a half game behind Arizona for fourth place, 45-54.
LA hands the ball to Tyler Anderson, making his second start out of the All-Star break. Anderson is 10-1 with a 2.79 ERA. Colorado continues to lean on their mid-season acquisition, José Ureña, who is 1-2 with the Rockies with a 3.00 ERA in those four starts.
You can find odds for this NL West matchup at WynnBET Sportsbook.
Dodgers vs. Rockies Odds, Run Line and Total
Run Line
- Dodgers -2.5 (-105)
- Rockies +2.5 (-135)
Moneyline
- Dodgers -200
- Rockies +180
Total
- 12.0 (Over -105 / Under -115)
Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction and Pick
Tyler Anderson has been lights out for LA this season and has been a stellar addition to that rotation. His 10-1 record is no fluke and his first start out of the break, against San Francisco, was quality once again. Six innings, no earned runs, and a 5-1 win. Though there could be some small reasons for concern against Colorado.
His first start of the season took place at Coors Field, and Anderson was fine, but only pitched four innings and gave up one run. Though last time he pitched in Colorado, on June 27, was a different story. He allowed four runs on ten hits across six innings. It was one of his worst starts all year, and may have something to do with the Rockies effectiveness against lefties.
Colorado has a nearly 800 OPS against left-handed pitching, which is number two in the Majors behind the New York Yankees. If there is any team to fade Anderson against, it might be the Rockies, because they hit lefties well and are facing him for the third time this season.
José Ureña is on the mound for Colorado, and despite some alarming indicators and a tough start last time out, has been good for Colorado. With the run line at 2.5 for this game, the Rockies seem to be worth the bet. I just don’t see as big of a mismatch as Vegas does in this one.
Pick: Rockies +2.5 (-135)
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