Phillies vs Rockies: Although the opening game of the series was a low-scoring affair, the Phils were able to beat the Rockies and will look to carry that momentum into game 2 that takes place later today. Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup:
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Phillies vs Rockies: Game info
Date: Tuesday, April 16th
Time: 6:40PM ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
TV channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Phillies vs Rockies: Betting info
Spread: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (-118) | Colorado Rockies +1.5 (-102)
Moneyline: Philadelphia Phillies -250 | Colorado rockies +205
Total: Over/Under 8.5
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Phillies vs Rockies: Pitching preview
Ranger Suarez (2-0, 2.65 ERA) vs Austin Gomber (0-0, 4.91 ERA)
Today sees another blatant mismatch when it comes to pitching. Suarez has played in 3 games this season, going at least 5 innings in each and has only allowed 5 runs in that span along with 9 hits. His most recent outing saw him shine against the Pirates, breaking a 2-game spell of allowing a home run, and giving up just 2 hits in 6 innings. As noted yesterday, the Rockies do have a pretty potent offense, so Ranger will need his best stuff later on.
Across from Suarez will be Austin Gomber, who has struggled to start this season. He’s been dinged for 4+ hits in each of his first 3 appearances and has allowed 8 runs. Again, it’s another matchup the Phillies should be salivating over on paper, but can they take advantage?
Phillies vs Rockies: Betting preview
The Phillies are still yet to really ignite offensively. Yesterday’s game was a perfect opportunity to do so, but they were unable to get much going against the Rockies, putting up just 6 hits on the night. Only Bryson Stott and Trea Turner were able to bring home runs against a team that ranks at the very bottom of the league in most pitching/defense metrics. Something’s got to give.
Bryce Harper could be an ideal candidate to bet behind. He did record a single last night and is priced at +360 to record a home run against the Rockies this evening. Our -260 prop on the 2-time NL MVP to record a hit cashed last night, and it feels like only a matter of time before he really heats back up.
From a game-line perspective, last night feels like an anomoly. The run-total has been pushed down to 8.5 today, giving bettors some value. With the Rockies continuing to struggle, the Phillies have more than enough batting power to punish complacency. While that hasn’t happened yet, there’s no better spot than coming off a win that demanded an extra inning against a struggling franchise.
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