Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Prediction and Odds for Friday, July 8 (Gallen Gives Diamondbacks Edge at Home)

The 36-47 Colorado Rockies snapped a three-game losing streak with a win in Arizona last night and hope for a similar result this evening against the 37-46 Diamondbacks at 9:40 PM EST.

This is a rematch of last week's 6-5 comeback Rockies win during which CJ Cron hit two three-run home runs. Chad Kuhl hopes for a bounce-back performance after surrendering five runs to the Diamondbacks. He's struggled on the road though, with a 4.39 ERA.

Zac Gallen hurled a quality start in last week's game for the third time in his last four outings. He's got a 3.40 ERA on the season, but issued seven walks over his last three starts so he'll need to get his command back under control.

Can he do so to give Arizona revenge? Or will Kuhl and Colorado pick up consecutive victories to open the series?

To answer those questions, let's first check out the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook:

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Odds, Run Line and Total

Run Line:

• Rockies +1.5 (-150)
• Diamondbacks -1.5 (+130)

Moneyline:

• Rockies: +150
• Diamondbacks: -160

Total:

• 8.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Prediction and Pick

Chad Kuhl is a much more effective pitcher at home than on the road, yet the Diamondbacks still scored five runs on him at Coors Field last week. Now that the matchup moves to Chase Field in Arizona, I'm expecting an even stronger performance from the Diamondbacks' lineup.

Were it not for a collapse from Arizona's bullpen courtesy of some heroics from CJ Cron, Zac Gallen would have picked up the win last week. He hasn't earned a win since the end of May after laboring through June, but last week's outing was a step in the right direction.

Gallen ranks in the 83rd percentile in hard hit percentage and should find success once again against a Rockies' lineup that's 28th in OPS against right-handed pitchers over the last two weeks. The Diamondbacks' impressive defense gives them an edge as well, and Gallen is no stranger to strong defensive plays:

I picked the Rockies to win last week's matchup, but I'm backing Arizona tonight. Chad Kuhl gave up nine runs over his last two road starts and the Diamondbacks' lineup ranks fifth in OPS against righty's during the previous two weeks.

Gallen threw seven scoreless innings against Colorado at home earlier this season. After getting his mojo back in last week's start, I expect a sharp appearance in a victory while Kuhl struggles.

Pick: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+130)

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