MLB Dodgers vs. Rockies Picks & Predictions for September 3, 2013
By Anthony Rome
DENVER, CO (The Spread) – National League West rivals clash tonight in Colorado – will the Rockies end the Dodgers’ current 5-game winning streak?
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Rockies are -107 money line favorites over the Dodgers, who are -101 on the ML. With Rocky Nolasco set to face Jhoulys Chacin in the pitching matchup, the over/under total is currently sitting at 9 runs for tonight’s game.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Dodgers opened as -120 money line favorites but their odds have since dropped to -101, while the Rockies’ odds have gone from +111 down to -107. Los Angeles enters play with an 82-55 overall record and is 39-27 on the road, while Colorado is 65-74 overall and 40-30 at home.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 72% of the betting public currently favors Los Angeles. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most updated numbers.
MLB FREE PICK: Take Colorado. According to latest MLB trends, the Rockies are 4-1 in Chacin’s last five starts versus the Dodgers and 4-1 in his last five home starts against L.A. Colorado is also 7-1 in his last eight home starts, 7-1 in his last eight starts when it’s a favorite, and 4-1 in his last five starts versus a team with a winning record. The home team is also 5-1 in umpire Manny Gonzalez’s last six Tuesday games behind home plate, and 27-11 in his last 38 games overall behind home plate.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: COLORADO ROCKIES -107