Phillies vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Entering Wednesday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies (10-8), the Colorado Rockies (4-14) are on a four-game losing streak. The contest starts at 6:05 PM ET on NBCS-PH with the Phillies listed as -215 favorites, while the are +180 underdogs who may be heading for a fifth straight defeat.

Cristopher Sanchez will get the ball for Philadelphia while Colorado will counter with Ryan Feltner.

Phillies vs. Rockies Odds

  • Phillies odds to win: -215
  • Rockies odds to win: +180
  • Spread: Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 8 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
  • Time: 6:05 PM ET
  • TV: NBCS-PH
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    Who Will Win Phillies vs. Rockies?

    Phillies and Rockies Betting Trends

    The Phillies have won 57.1% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (8-6).

    Philadelphia has played as moneyline favorites of -215 or shorter in just two games this season, which it won both.

    This season, the Rockies have been the underdog 18 times and won four, or 22.2%, of those games.

    Colorado has entered seven games this season as the underdog by +180 or more and is 1-6 in those contests.

    The Phillies have played in 18 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total six times (6-12-0).

    The Rockies and their opponents have hit the over in nine of their 18 games with a total this season.

    Phillies Stats & Insights

    The Phillies are the 24th-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 3.6 runs per game (65 total).

    Philadelphia ranks 14th in MLB action with 18 total home runs.

    The Phillies’ .230 batting average ranks 21st in MLB.

    Philadelphia strikes out 8.7 times per game, the No. 20 mark in MLB.

    The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Phillies pitching staff ranks third in MLB.

    Philadelphia has the seventh-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.48).

    Rockies Stats & Insights

    The Rockies rank 20th in the majors with 70 total runs scored this season.

    Colorado’s 16 home runs rank 18th in Major League Baseball.

    The Rockies have a team batting average of .245 this season, which ranks 11th among MLB teams.

    Colorado ranks 25th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.8 Ks per contest.

    The Rockies average just 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, worst in the big leagues.

    Colorado pitchers have a combined ERA of 5.76 ERA this year, which ranks 30th in MLB.

    Phillies Key Players to Watch

    The Phillies are sending Sanchez (0-2) out for his fourth start of the season. He is 0-2 with a 3.52 ERA and 15 strikeouts through 15 1/3 innings pitched.

    Bryce Harper leads Philadelphia in home runs (four) and runs batted in (11) this season while batting .215.

    Trea Turner is batting .296 to lead Philadelphia this season.

    Alec Bohm has collected 14 base hits, an OBP of .348 and a slugging percentage of .356 this season.

    Bryson Stott has 14 hits and an OBP of .333 to go with a slugging percentage of .327 this season.

    Rockies Key Players to Watch

    Feltner (1-1) will take the mound for the Rockies, his fourth start of the season.

    Ryan McMahon paces the Rockies in runs batted in (11) and has a team-high batting average of .358.

    Charlie Blackmon is batting .259 with three doubles, two triples, a home run and six walks.

    Brenton Doyle has five doubles, three home runs and four walks while hitting .292.

    Ezequiel Tovar is hitting .284 with four doubles, three home runs and five walks.

    Phillies and Rockies Injuries

    Phillies: Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Back), Taijuan Walker: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Dylan Covey: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Ortiz: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Michael Rucker: 15 Day IL (Hand)

    Rockies: Kris Bryant: 10 Day IL (Back), Lucas Gilbreath: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Daniel Bard: 15 Day IL (Knee), German Márquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Antonio Senzatela: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Phillies vs. Rockies Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Phillies 5, Rockies 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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