Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Lourdes Gurriel Jr., batting .312 this season, leads the Arizona Diamondbacks (32-23) into a matchup with one of the league’s other top hitters, Elias Diaz (.329 AVG) and the Colorado Rockies (24-32). Gurriel and the Diamondbacks are -171 favorites on the moneyline for the matchup at Chase Field, beginning at 9:40 PM ET live on BSAZ.

Tommy Henry takes the mound for Arizona while Dinelson Lamet is Colorado’s starter for the contest.

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Odds

  • Diamondbacks odds to win: -171
  • Rockies odds to win: +145
  • Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5
  • Total: 10 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • TV: BSAZ
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    Who Will Win Diamondbacks vs. Rockies?

    Diamondbacks and Rockies Betting Trends

    The Diamondbacks have won 15 of the 23 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (65.2%).

    Arizona has gone 7-1 (winning 87.5% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -171 or shorter.

    The Rockies have entered the game as underdogs 47 times this season and won 21, or 44.7%, of those games.

    Colorado has a record of 9-21 in games where sportsbooks have it as underdogs of at least +145 on the moneyline.

    The Diamondbacks have played in 55 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 27 times (27-25-3).

    Games involving the Rockies have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 25 of 56 chances this season.

    Diamondbacks Stats & Insights

    The Diamondbacks score the seventh-most runs in baseball (276 total, five per game).

    Arizona averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank 11th in MLB play with 64 total home runs .

    The Diamondbacks have the sixth-best batting average in the league (.262).

    Arizona strikes out 7.5 times per game, the fourth-fewest average in the majors.

    The pitching staff for the Diamondbacks has a collective 8.5 K/9, which ranks 18th in MLB.

    Arizona has the 20th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.43).

    Rockies Stats & Insights

    The Rockies rank 12th in the majors with 256 total runs scored this season.

    Colorado ranks 26th in Major League Baseball with just 47 home runs as a team.

    The Rockies’ .262 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking sixth in MLB.

    Colorado ranks 13th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.5 Ks per contest.

    The Rockies strike out just 7.5 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, worst in MLB.

    Colorado has pitched to a 5.20 ERA this season, which ranks 29th in baseball.

    Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch

    Henry gets the start for the Diamondbacks, his seventh of the season. He is 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings pitched.

    Corbin Carroll has been key for Arizona with nine home runs, 20 RBI and a batting average of .291 this season.

    Gurriel’s batting average of .312 leads all Arizona hitters this season.

    Ketel Marte has collected 56 base hits, an OBP of .339 and a slugging percentage of .482 this season.

    Christian Walker leads Arizona in home runs (11) and runs batted in (34) this season while batting .242.

    Rockies Key Players to Watch

    The Rockies will send Lamet to the mound for his first start this season.

    Diaz leads the Rockies with a .329 batting average.

    Ryan McMahon’s eight home runs and 31 runs batted in both lead his team.

    Jurickson Profar has 12 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 23 walks while batting .243.

    Kris Bryant is batting .263 with six doubles, five home runs and 21 walks.

    Diamondbacks and Rockies Injuries

    Diamondbacks: Kyle Lewis: 10 Day IL (Illness), Joe Mantiply: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Anthony Misiewicz: 15 Day IL (Calf), Cole Sulser: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Carson Kelly: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Mark Melancon: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Corbin Martin: 60 Day IL (Lat)

    Rockies: C.J. Cron: 10 Day IL (Back), Nick Mears: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Antonio Senzatela: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Noah Davis: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Feltner: 60 Day IL (Skull), German Márquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Lucas Gilbreath: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brendan Rodgers: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler Kinley: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sean Bouchard: 60 Day IL (Biceps)

    Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 10 runs
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