Barking Dog: LA Angels vs. Colorado Rockies Prediction
Los Angeles Angels vs. Colorado Rockies
Date: Friday, June 23rd, 8:40 ET
Location: Coors Field
TV: SNRM
Money Line: Angels -159/Rockies +133 (Don’t waste money! Bet MLB using dimelines!)
Total Line: 11.5
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Colorado Rockies and the Angels on Friday, June 23rd at Coors Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | -159 | -1.5 | O 11.5 (-113) |
| COL | +133 | +1.5 | U 11.5 (-108) |
Angels vs. Rockies Projected Lineup
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ward | 1 | RF |
| Shohei Ohtani | 2 | DH |
| Mike Trout | 3 | CF |
| Brandon Drury | 4 | 3B |
| Hunter Renfroe | 5 | RF |
| Luis Rengifo | 6 | 2B |
| Michael Stefanic | 7 | 2B |
| Chad Wallach | 8 | C |
| Andrew Velazquez | 9 | SS |
| Patrick Sandoval | – | SP |
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | 1 | LF |
| Randal Grichuk | 2 | RF |
| Ryan McMahon | 3 | 3B |
| Elias Díaz | 4 | C |
| Nolan Jones | 5 | 3B |
| Elehuris Montero | 6 | 3B |
| Brenton Doyle | 7 | CF |
| Coco Montes | 8 | 3B |
| Ezequiel Tovar | 9 | SS |
| Kyle Freeland | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
Los Angeles Angels: 41-35 SU / OU 37-37 / Runline 38-38
Heading into their game vs. the Rockies, the Angels have a record of 41-35 and have dropped two straight games. In the AL West, they are in 3rd place and have an overall series record of 13-9-1. At home, they have gone 20-16 and 21-19 on the road.
- The Angels have two straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of 0.3.
- The Angels have been favored in 55.3% of their games and have runline records of 15-21 and 23-17 at home and on the road, respectively
- Through 76 games, the over has hit in half of the Angels’ games at 37-37.
If the Rockies are going to climb out of last place in the NL West, they will need to turn things around with a win over the Angels. Heading into the game, the Rockies have lost eight straight games and stand with an overall record of 29-48. On the road, the Rockies are 13-29 and 16-19 at home. The team’s overall series record is 9-12-2.
- The Rockies have two straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of -1.3.
- The Rockies have been favored in 11.7% of their games and have runline records of 16-19 and 19-23 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the Rockies have an over/under record of just 33-44.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | 13 | 13 | 70 | 4-6 | 4.08 | 1.42 | 5 |
Starter Patrick Sandoval comes in with an overall record of 4-6 for the Angels. Having made 13 appearances, his ERA is 4.08 and he has a K/9 figure of 0.8. Additionally, he has a FIP of 4.03 and an OBP of .325.
The Angels picked up a win the last time Patrick Sandoval took the mound, taking down the Royals by a score of 3-0. In seven innings of work, he allowed four hits and zero earned runs while adding a W to his record.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Freeland | 15 | 15 | 80 | 4-8 | 4.48 | 1.34 | 12 |
The Rockies will turn to starter Kyle Freeland who has an overall record of 4-8. After 15 appearances, his ERA is 4.48 and he has a K/9 figure of 0.6. Also, he has compiled a FIP of 4.79 and an OBP of .311.
The last time, Freeland took the mound, he lasted 4 1/3 innings, as the Rockies fell to the Braves (8-3). Individually, Freeland gave up nine hits leading to seven earned runs.
Angels vs. Rockies Offense Outlook
The Angels are coming in as one of the better power hitting lineups in the league this season, with a total of 108 home runs (5th). They are currently averaging 4.8 runs per game overall, with a collective batting average of .253. When playing on the road, the Angels have a slugging percentage of .417, while their slugging percentage at home is .432.
Los Angeles Angels Team Hitting Stats
| Team | Games | Runs | HR | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 76 | 4.8 (7th) | 108 (5th) | .253 (11th) | .328 (8th) | .328 (8th) |
Los Angeles Angels Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | .167 | 3 | 3 | 2 | .533 |
| Brandon Drury | .380 | 8 | 2 | 2 | .670 |
| Mike Trout | .283 | 5 | 4 | 1 | .600 |
| Andrew Velazquez | .300 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .367 |
| Taylor Ward | .217 | 3 | 3 | 1 | .517 |
The Rockies have played 77 games and are ranked 13th in the league with 4.4 runs per game. Colorado ranks 20th in home runs, having gone deep 68 times. Their average is .255, including .230 on the road and .275 at home.
Colorado Rockies Top Hitters vs. Lefties
| Player | BA | HR | SLG | WOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | .233 | 2 | .384 | .291 |
| Jurickson Profar | .237 | 0 | .368 | .296 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | .246 | 3 | .464 | .321 |
| Randal Grichuk | .286 | 2 | .510 | .357 |
| Charlie Blackmon | .222 | 0 | .259 | .281 |
Colorado Rockies Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Jones | .367 | 7 | 3 | 1 | .667 |
| Ryan McMahon | .240 | 5 | 3 | 2 | .540 |
| Mike Moustakas | .447 | 6 | 2 | 1 | .663 |
| Randal Grichuk | .240 | 5 | 3 | 1 | .490 |
| Jorge Alfaro | .217 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .533 |
Free MLB Pick
I like the Rockies here. Patrick Sandoval gets the start for the Angels, and while he does have decent numbers on the road with a 3-3 W/L record and 3.79 ERA, he hasn’t pitched at Coors. That can always be a problem. The Angels’ bats come in ice-cold, being held off the scoreboard for two straight. Colorado is riding an eight-game losing streak, but all of the defeats were on the road, where they possess an MLB third-worst 13-19 record. At home, they’re much better 16-19 and they have arguably their best starter on the mound. Kyle Freeland has pitched well at home with a 3.19 ERA and a 50% QS mark. I’m betting Colorado at +144.
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