Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction 9-28-23 MLB Picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies meet in the finale of their four-game series from Coors Field on Thursday.

Dodgers Push For Series Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers forge ahead, looking for a series win as we enter the last series of the season, picking up an 8-2 win over the Rockies in Wednesday’s matchup. Wednesday’s win brought the Dodgers to 98-60 on the year, champions of the NL West. Entering Wednesday, Mookie Betts leads the Dodgers with 39 home runs in addition to 105 RBIs while Max Muncy is right alongside with 36 homers of his own and 104 RBIs. J.D. Martinez has 31 home runs to go along with 98 RBIs while Freddie Freeman has a team-high 206 hits, 98 RBIs, a .333 batting average and a .411 OBP in addition to 27 homers and 58 doubles this season. Ryan Yarbrough will start for the Dodgers here and is 8-6 with a 3.78 ERA and 65 strikeouts this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts

The Dodgers have won each of their last 16 Thursday games against NL West opponents.The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine Thursday road games against NL West opponents.The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last nine night games against the Rockies at Coors Field.The Dodgers have led after 7 innings in each of their last four night games against the Rockies.

The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Dodgers' last six night games.

Rockies Try To Salvage Split

The Colorado Rockies have nothing but pride to play for here, and a series split with the Dodgers would be a nice consolation prize after Wednesday’s loss dropped them to 57-101 on the year with the worst record in the National League. Entering Wednesday, Ezequiel Tovar leads the Rockies with 145 hits, 73 RBIs and 37 doubles while Ryan McMahon has a team-high 23 home runs and 70 RBIs with a .327 OBP and Elias Diaz has a .267 batting average and 72 RBIs. Charlie Blackmon also has a team-high 5 triples as well this season. Chris Flexen will start for the Rockies here and is 1-8 with a 7.01 ERA and 71 strikeouts this season.

Colorado Rockies Team Facts

The Rockies have lost each of their last seven games after playing the previous day.The Rockies have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games against the Dodgers at Coors Field following a loss.The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Thursday night home games.The Rockies have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five Thursday night home games.

The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Rockies' last four night games.

Matchup/League Facts

The Colorado Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.64).The Colorado Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (1091).The Los Angeles Dodgers rank T1st in the league for walks this season (637).

The Los Angeles Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for runs scored this season (889).

Chris’ Pick

I’m on the Dodgers here. Bottom line for me is that Chris Flexen is one of the worst pitchers in baseball and this guy gets lit up more than a Christmas tree whenever he’s on the mound, and going against one of the best lineups in baseball 1 through 9 in the Los Angeles Dodgers likely makes things worse before they get better. Ryan Yarbrough’s far from a world-beater, but he’s a solid option and he’s the far better option in this game. Give me the Dodgers -1.5.