Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies 5/17/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
May. 17, 2019
TV: NSPA
Latest Odds : PHI -125 Total 9
The Philadelphia Phillies will kick off their home weekend series on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. The Phillies are the leaders of the NL East with a 24-29 record. Philadelphia is riding a three game losing streak and lost three of four games in their last series to the Brewers. Philadelphia carries a 15-10 record at Citizens Bank Park.
Cole Irvin will make his 2nd start of the season after a success debut. Irvin pitched 7 innings in his first start earning the win and allowing just one run. The Phillies have won five of their last ten games game heading into Friday. Philadelphia carries a 3.84 team ERA which ranks 9th best in the MLB.
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The Colorado Rockies remain on the road and will travel from Boston after having Thursday off. The Rockies are 20-22 on the season and sit 4th in the NL West. Colorado has won five of their last ten games and lost to the Red Sox 6-5 in extra innings on Wednesday. The Rockies are 11-11 on the road this season.
Jon Gray will make his 9th start of the season for the Rockies. Gray is 3-3 on the season with 48.2 innings pitched. Gray has 51 strikeouts, 19 walks, and carries a 4.25 ERA. Gray pitched 6 innings in his last start allowing 3 earned runs on 8 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Rockies are 6-1 in Grays last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -125
The Phillies have struggled over the past week but they get the advantage being at home featuring one of the best line ups in the league. The Rockies are 13-27 in the last 40 meetings in Philadelphia. The Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss. Back the Phillies at home on Friday to start their weekend. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 7-4.