Colorado Rockies at Cincinnati Reds Game 1 odds, picks and predictions
The Colorado Rockies (56-77) meet the Cincinnati Reds (52-78) Sunday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set and 1st game of a doubleheader at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is set for 12:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Rockies vs. Redsodds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Rockies lead 3-1
Saturday's game was rained out. The Rockies fell 3-2 in the series opener Friday and have lost 3 outings in a row and 7 of 9. They're one of the worst road teams in baseball at 20-45 and have plated just 15 runs in their last 8 road games.
Cincinnati got 4 scoreless IP out of its bullpen Friday before the impromptu off-day Saturday. They enter Sunday fresh as winners of 4 of 7. They have scored just 20 runs in their last 7 home games, though, and they'll need to step it up Sunday in what isn't expected to be a pitchers' duel.
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Rockies at Reds projected starters
RHP German Marquez vs. LHP Nick Lodolo
Marquez (7-10, 4.97 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 146 2/3 IP.
- Better on the road: 3.69 ERA, 1.22 WHIP vs. 6.09 ERA, 1.53 WHIP at home
- Had a rough start June 12, 2021, at GABP: 5 IP, 12 H, 8 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Lodolo (3-5, 4.30 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 67 IP.
- Much better at home: 3-2, 2.93 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 11.5 K/9 vs. 0-3, 6.75 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 on the road
- 1.90 ERA in last 4 home starts
Rockies at Reds odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML) : Rockies +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Reds -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Rockies -1.5 (-200) | Reds -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under (O/U) : 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Rockies at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 4, Rockies 3
Money line
There's a 57% chance of rain again today, and that'll be something to keep an eye on. If the weather looks like it'll threaten the game or there's any lengthy delay, the Reds will likely be extra conservative with Lodolo's young arm. And he's the X-factor. Take the REDS (-125) as long as he toes the rubber.
Run line/Against the spread
The weather could impact this one, and I'm going to steer clear of the RL. PASS.
Over/Under
I like the Under here, even without the weather potentially trimming the game up. The Under is 6-0 for the Rockies over their last 6 games. There's a slight breeze coming in from right-center field. Lodolo has been great at home.
Take the UNDER 8.5 (-120).
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