MLB Free Picks: Diamondbacks vs. Rockies, Wednesday, September 7, 2011
By Anthony Rome
(The Spread) – The Diamondbacks look to get back on track tonight when they take on their NL Wes rivals, the Rockies, at 8:40PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have made the Rockies –130 money line favorites versus the visiting Diamondbacks (+122), who are scorching hot despite losing in Colorado on Tuesday night. The over/under total for this game is currently 10.5 runs.
Pitching Matchup: Joe Saunders will take on Kevin Millwood in tonight’s pitching matchup. Saunders is 9-12 on the year with a 3.86 ERA and he’s lost three of his last four starts. Meanwhile, Millwood is 2-1 with a 3.34 ERA and has picked up wins in two of his last three outings.
Public Betting: Of the 1,000-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 76% of MLB public bettors currently favor the Diamondbacks +122. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most updated public betting information.
MLB Free Pick: Take Arizona. The Diamondbacks seemingly haven’t lost back-to-back games in over a decade and according to latest MLB trends, they’re 6-1 in their last seven games versus the Rockies. They’re also 4-1 in their last five road games against Colorado and 20-8 versus National League West rivals. The Rockies are just 10-26 in their last 36 during Game 3 of a series and 8-21 in their last 29 versus a team with a winning record. They’re also 1-4 in their last five games with the total set between 9.0-10.5 and 1-5 in their last six home games versus a team with a winning record. Bettors are getting a great price on a team that has been so dominating over the past month.
WEDNESDAY MLB FREE PICK: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS +122