The Colorado Rockies will be playing the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday to improve to 51-64 on the year. Meanwhile, for the Diamondbacks, they now find themselves at 51-61 on the season after their loss. Arizona has been a subpar team on the road, but both teams are pretty evenly matched.
"ROX WYN(TON)" - @Rockies
Jose Urena will be taking the hill Saturday for the Rockies. He is 1-3 with a 4.86 ERA in seven starts. This Diamondbacks offense that he'll be up against is averaging 4.7 runs per contest. In his last outing, Urena tossed six innings. He allowed seven hits and three earned runs, while fanning two in a loss versus the Diamondbacks.
The Rockies have just a 1-6 record in Urena's starts. They're averaging only 2.7 runs in run support for him. They'll look to help him out more on Saturday night.
Arizona sends out hurler Zac Gallen for Saturday's contest. He has a 7-2 record with a 3.19 ERA in 21 starts. Last time out, he was excellent, as he threw seven scoreless frames. He gave up three hits while fanning eight in a win versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. This Rockies offense is averaging 6.6 runs per game in their last seven, though, so Gallen will have to be sharp.
Lately, the right-hander has been lights out, though, carrying a 1.46 ERA in his last four outings. Gallen has had mixed results facing the Rockies this year, but he's usually a safe bet to keep his team in the game.
"Game 113." - @DBacks
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Match Details
Fixture: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Colorado Rockies
Date & Time: Saturday, August 13, 8:10 p.m. EDT
Venue: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Odds
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Best Picks
Zac Gallen has been great this year. Sometimes, he tends to give out a few walks. In his four career starts at Coors Field, he's walked two or more batters in three of them. Look for this to be the case again on Saturday.
Pick: Zac Gallen Over 1.5 Walks Given (+100)
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Prediction
Both teams have had subpar seasons, but the Diamondbacks have done well in their first five innings this year, with Gallen starting. Also, Urena has an 8.31 ERA in his last three starts, and Arizona has enough capable hitters. Back the road team to lead through five and put up some runs on the board tonight.
Prediction: Diamondbacks First 5 Innings -0.5 (-120) & Diamondbacks Team Total Over 6 Runs (-118)