OddsJam’s MLB expert @ShayneTrail dives into the top run line pick he’s eyeing. Find his bet and prediction below.
Dodgers vs. Rockies Betting Preview
8:40 p.m. ET
Today, the biggest pitcher mismatch goes in favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Rockies will send out José Urena. Coming into today, he is 0-0 with a 3.52 ERA paired with a 1.57 WHIP.
But the worst has yet to come for Urena. He has an expected ERA of 5.18, which is significantly higher than his average ERA.
Urena is predominantly a one-pitch pitcher, which is never a good recipe for success. He throws the sinker 57% of the time. Unfortunately, this is also his worst pitch with a batting average of .297.
This has forced Urena to rank poorly in a lot of major pitching categories. He ranks in the second percentile in chase percentage. and 24th in xBA.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers will counter with their newest pick-up in Tyler Anderson. Coming in today, he has 10-1 with a 2.79 ERA.
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Anderson has one of the best changeups in baseball, throwing it over 32% of the time. Opponents have only managed to hit for a .170 average off it.
The Dodgers bats are also hot coming out of the All-Star break — they have five hitters all hitting above .300.
The Dodgers are 13-1 in their last 14 games on Thursday, and the Rockies are just 2-5 in their last seven games overall.
Bet on Anderson on the road today in Colorado to handle the Rockies with ease.