Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Picks, Predictions & Odds
The Colorado Rockies (24-32) and Arizona Diamondbacks (32-23) will square off on Wednesday evening.
Wednesday’s contest represents the third game of this four-game series in Arizona, with the Diamondbacks having won the first two matchups. Arizona took Game 1 on Monday by a final score of 7-5 and Game 2 on Tuesday 5-1. Arizona is keeping pace with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB standings in the NL West, trailing them by just 1.5 games heading into Wednesday.
When it comes to Colorado Rockies baseball, however, the ball club continues to struggle. They will try to upset the odds in this game.
First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM EST on Wednesday, May 31 at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. Let’s take a look at the Rockies vs Diamondbacks picks, MLB player stats, and analysis for the game.
These MLB teams are playing different brands of baseball this year without question. Arizona has now won three games in a row and are emerging as a sneaky contender in the National league. On the other hand, the Rockies have dropped two games in a row and don’t expect to compete any time soon.
Unsurprisingly, the Diamondbacks are favored to win the game at home. They will be one of the more popular MLB picks for Wednesday’s slate of MLB games. Although, Colorado features some upset potential. They feature a number of talented players on their roster capable of giving the Diamondbacks trouble.
The pitching matchup in this isn’t the most attention-catching matchup, but let’s break down each team’s pitcher before sharing our official Rockies vs Diamondbacks picks for Wednesday.
Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Location of the game: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 31. 9:40 PM EST.
How to watch: BSAZ
The Rockies believed Dinelson Lamet (1-1, 12.66) could eventually turn into a reliable starting pitcher in the big leagues. In 2023, though, Lamet has been anything but reliable.
That said, he was placed on the 15-day IL in early May and hasn’t pitched in almost a month. His April struggles combined with his time on the injured list won’t instill confidence in bettors for the game.
The one area where Lamet may find success is in the strikeout department. He is a pitcher capable of recording a decent amount of strikeouts, but it will be interesting to see if he can work fairly deep into the game and keep runs off the board.
Lamet likely won’t pitch his best game of the season on Wednesday, but he’s probably happy to be pitching away from the hitter-friendly elevation of Colorado.
Tommy Henry (2-1, 4.50) is the scheduled starting pitcher for Arizona.
Henry’s numbers aren’t fantastic in the mlb schedule, but he’s been solid since making his 2023 debut in late April. In fact, he’s allowed four runs or less in each of his six starts this year.
Henry isn’t a pitcher who’s going to record a ton of strikeouts. However, he is capable of pitching fairly deep into the game and giving the Diamondbacks an opportunity to win. He’s worked into the sixth inning in four of his starts.
It should be noted that his last outing was a relief appearance against the Boston Red Sox, with Henry working 1.1 innings of scoreless baseball. Henry is back in the rotation though and will start this game as the Arizona Diamondbacks schedule continues on.
It is now time to make our official Rockies vs Diamondbacks picks.
- Over/Under: Take the over
- Moneyline: Arizona Diamondbacks
Both teams have a number of players on the MLB injury report, with Colorado especially dealing with a plethora of various injuries.
Between the Rockies’ underwhelming performance and injury concerns, they simply aren’t a team worth trusting right now. Additionally, who knows how Lamet will fare against a Diamondbacks lineup that ranks sixth in runs scored and fifth in slugging percentage.
Both offenses will likely perform well so roll with the over on the total. Meanwhile, take the Diamondbacks with your betting selection.
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