Dodgers vs. Rockies: Game 3 prediction, odds, injuries and picks

The reigning champions, the Dodgers, are seeking a comfortable sweep in their three-game series in Colorado. After a rain-delayed Game 2, Dave Roberts' men went all guns blazing when play resumed as they trashed the home squad, 8-1.

Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw will start the series-ender opposite the struggling Austin Gomber. Kershaw has compiled a 3-0 record and 3.31 ERA across seven starts. Gomber, in contrast, has an 8.38 ERA since returning from injury on June 15.

Dodgers vs. Rockies recent form and records

With their win against the Rockies yesterday, the reigning World Series champions became the first team in the NL to reach 50 wins this season. In addition to their dominant record at home, the Ohtani-led squad has posted a respectable 20-17 record on the road.

In contrast, the Rockies possess an 18-62 record. In spite of the obvious challenges and shortcomings, the squad has actually been better this month than last. Colorado has compiled a 9-13 record in June, a stark improvement compared to the 4-23 that they posted in May.

Dodgers vs. Rockies odds

Money Line: LAD (-278), COL (+225)

Run Spread: LAD -3.5 (-115), COL +3.5 (-111)

Total Runs: O 11.5 (-120), U 11.5 (+110)

Dodgers vs. Rockies injuries

LAD injury report

Roki Sasaki (SP): 15-day IL (shoulder)
Tyler Glasnow (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
Blake Snell (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
Gavin Stone (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
River Ryan (SP): 60-day IL (elbow)
Evan Phillips (RP): 60-day IL (elbow)
Brusdar Graterol (RP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
Blake Treinen (RP): 60-day IL (forearm)
Luis Garcia (RP): 15-day IL (adductor)
Michael Grove (RP): 60-day IL (shoulder)

COL injury report

Kyle Freeland (SP): 15-day IL (back)
Tanner Gordon (SP): 15-day IL (oblique)
Ryan Feltner (SP): 60-day IL (back)
Ezequiel Tovar (SS): 10-day IL (oblique)
Kris Bryant (3B): 60-day IL (back)
Jeff Criswell (RP): 60-day IL (elbow)

Dodgers vs. Rockies projected lineup

LAD projected lineup

Shohei Ohtani (DH)
Mookie Betts (SS)
Will Smith (C)
Freddie Freeman (1B)
Teoscar Hernandez (RF)
Andy Pages (CF)
Tommy Edman (2B)
Enrique "Kike" Hernandez (LF)
Miguel Rojas (3B)
Clayton Kershaw (SP, 3-0 | 3.31 ERA | 24 K)

COL projected lineup

Jordan Beck (LF)
Kyle Farmer (DH)
Hunter Goodman (C)
Thairo Estrada (2B)
Ryan McMahon (3B)
Brenton Doyle (CF)
Michael Toglia (1B)
Ryan Ritter (SS)
Tyler Freeman (RF)
Austin Gomber (SP, 0-1 | 8.38 ERA | 4 K)

Dodgers vs. Rockies picks and game prediction

Given the circumstances and state of their opponents, the Dodger squad should easily take the series sweep. The game should be of a high-scoring variety as both Kershaw and Gomber have given up considerable amounts of runs in their previous starts.

Run Line: LAD -3.5 (-115)

Total Runs: O 11.5 (-120)

Prediction: LAD wins, 12-3

About the author

Daniel Santiago is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. He was drawn towards the sport after the underlying statistics and the analysis surrounding it grabbed his attention.

Daniel particularly enjoys furnishing reports about historic events in baseball and analyzing the game through a statistic-based outlook, based on Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference. This is in line with how he enjoyed watching baseball as a pastime. As a writer, he is very particular about cross-checking from reputable sources and doing his due diligence.

He became a lifelong Hideki Matsui fan after his exploits in the 2009 World Series for the New York Yankees. Among the current generation, Daniel's favorites include Shohei Ohtani and Jung Hoo Lee. Daniel is a huge follower of Asian baseball and both Ohtani and Lee have been in the top echelon of their respective leagues during their time with the NPB and KBO.

His favorite moment as a baseball fan was the final at-bat of the 2023 World Baseball Classic between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. He believes there aren't many words to fittingly describe the intensity of the moment.

As an avid sports fan, Daniel watches other sports and Esports when not writing about baseball.

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Dodgers vs. Rockies: Game 3 prediction, odds, injuries and picks - June 26, 2025