Phillies vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, April 23, 2023

Following a two-homer game last time out, Nicholas Castellanos leads the Philadelphia Phillies (10-12) into action as -297 favorites against the Colorado Rockies (6-16). First pitch from Citizens Bank Park at 12:05 PM ET on Sunday, live on Peacock.

Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler gets the start, and he’ll go against Colorado’s Jose Urena.

Phillies vs. Rockies Odds

  • Phillies odds to win: -297
  • Rockies odds to win: +240
  • Spread: Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023
  • Time: 12:05 PM ET
  • TV: Peacock
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    Who Will Win Phillies vs. Rockies?

    Phillies and Rockies Betting Trends

    The Phillies have won eight of the 14 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (57.1%).

    Philadelphia has played as moneyline favorites of -297 or shorter in only one game this season, which it won.

    This season, the Rockies have won four out of the 16 games, or 25%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

    Colorado has played as an underdog of +240 or more twice this season and lost both games.

    The Phillies have combined with opponents to go over the total 10 times this season for a 10-12-0 record against the over/under.

    So far this season, the Rockies and their opponents have hit the over in 10 of their 22 games with a total.

    Phillies Stats & Insights

    The Phillies rank 15th in runs scored with 95, 4.3 per game.

    Philadelphia is 19th in MLB with 22 total home runs.

    The Phillies have the third-best batting average in the league (.276).

    Philadelphia strikes out 9.6 times per game, the second-worst average in baseball.

    The nine strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Phillies pitching staff ranks 12th in the majors.

    Philadelphia has a 4.90 team ERA that ranks 23rd among all MLB pitching staffs.

    Rockies Stats & Insights

    The Rockies have scored 83 runs (3.8 per game) this season, which ranks 24th in MLB.

    Colorado ranks 22nd in Major League Baseball with 19 home runs.

    The Rockies’ .245 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.

    Colorado ranks 23rd in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.

    The Rockies have an 8.3 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 24th in the majors.

    Colorado pitchers have a combined ERA of 5.33 ERA this year, which ranks 27th in MLB.

    Phillies Key Players to Watch

    Wheeler gets the start for the Phillies, his fifth of the season. He is 1-1 with a 4.79 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings pitched.

    Brandon Marsh leads Philadelphia in batting average (.359) this season while adding three home runs and 11 RBI.

    Castellanos has 26 hits and an OBP of .383 to go with a slugging percentage of .500 this season.

    Alec Bohm leads Philadelphia in runs batted in (16) this season. He has a .305 batting average and a .451 slugging percentage.

    Trea Turner has 28 hits and an OBP of .356 to go with a slugging percentage of .411 this season.

    Rockies Key Players to Watch

    Urena (0-3) will take to the mound for the Rockies and make his fifth start of the season.

    Kris Bryant is batting .288 with four doubles, three home runs and eight walks.

    Charlie Blackmon has five doubles, a home run and 11 walks while batting .271.

    Elias Diaz paces the Rockies with a team-best batting average of .333.

    Ryan McMahon has collected 12 runs batted in to lead his team.

    Phillies and Rockies Injuries

    Phillies: Darick Hall: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Bryce Harper: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Bellatti: 15 Day IL (Tricep), Nick Nelson: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Noah Song: 15 Day IL (Back), Ranger Suárez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Rafael Marchan: 60 Day IL (Hand), Rhys Hoskins: 60 Day IL (Acl)

    Rockies: Randal Grichuk: 10 Day IL (Hernia), German Márquez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Antonio Senzatela: 15 Day IL (Knee), Ryan Rolison: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Lucas Gilbreath: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brendan Rodgers: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler Kinley: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sean Bouchard: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Kris Bryant: day-to-day (Si joint/glute)

    Phillies vs. Rockies Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Phillies 6, Rockies 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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