Philadelphia Phillies (18-19) vs. Colorado Rockies (16-22)
May 12, 2023 8:40 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Rockies +135 / Philadelphia Phillies -155; Over/Under: +12
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The Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies meet in MLB action from Coors Field on Friday night. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.
Odds
Philadelphia is listed as a -155 road favorite while Colorado is a +135 home underdog. The total for this game is set at 12 runs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Taijuan Walker will start for the Phillies here and is 3-2 with a 5.97 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. Colorado will start Austin Gomber here and is 3-4 with a 6.75 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season.
Matchup History
Philadelphia’s 9-3 win over the Rockies on April 23rd, 2023, made it three straight wins for the Phils and eight in the last nine meetings in this head-to-head matchup.
Trends
Philadelphia is 0-4 in their last 4 road games and 1-7 in their last 8 road games against a team with a left-handed starter while the over is 4-0 in their last 4 games against the NL West. Colorado is 4-0 in their last 4 home games and 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win while the under is 8-2 in their last 10 games against a team with a right-handed starter.
Pick
I’m backing the Rockies here. This is simply a value play for me as I just don’t fully trust Taijuan Walker to perform here. Austin Gomber was hot garbage through his first four starts of the year, but has a 1.59 ERA in his last three starts. It’s always a bit dicey backing Gomber, I’ll admit, but maybe there’s something to how well he’s pitched lately and maybe he’s figured it out. Either way, I’m taking a shot at the plus money here.
