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(MLB) Colorado vs. Arizona,
Money Line: -176.00 Arizona (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -176.00 Arizona (Home)
Result: Win
The set-up: The Colorado Rockies won the first two games of their four-game series at the Arizona Diamondbacks, closing to within three games of them in the race for the National League's top wild card spot. However, the D'backs won 8-2 last night, snapping the Rockies' six-game overall winning streak and moving four games up on Colorado in the wild card race. The Rockies aren't just looking up, as they also need to keep an eye on the Brewers, who closed to withing three games of Colorado for the NL's second wild card spot by winning 8-2 last night. Arizona hosts Colorado in the series finale this afternoon.
The pitching matchup: Chad Bettis (1-2 & 4.98 ERA), who missed the first 4 1/2 months of the season due to his battle with testicular cancer, takes the mound for Colorado, opposed by Arizona's Zack Godley (7-7 & 3.18 ERA). Bettis finally recorded his first victory of the season on Saturday, in his sixth start since his return from battling cancer. He gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits over five innings against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, striking out five without issuing a walk in a 6-5 win. He takes the mound with a 1-1 record and an unimpressive 7.30 ERA in nine career appearances (six starts / teams are 4-2) versus Arizona. Godley settled for a no-decision against San Diego on Saturday, after allowing two runs on four hits over seven innings (D'backs lost 8-7). Godley also recorded nine strikeouts and did not walk a batter on Saturday and overall, has had a solid 2017 season. He's allowed just 103 hits over 136.0 innings, owns a 145-47 KW ratio plus to go along with his solid 3.18 ERA, owns a 1.10 WHIP and .211 BAA Godley won his first career start versus the Rockies back on June 22 in Denver (10-3), after making two relief appearances against the club last season.
The pick: I've been impressed by Godley and while it's hard to "root against" Bettis in his fight with cancer, I'll back the D'backs, who own a 47-27 home record, outscoring opponents 5.55-to-4.12 RPG. Only the Dodgers have more home wins (52) but no team owns a better home moneyline mark than Arizona at plus-$1305.. Make Arizona an 8* play.
The pitching matchup: Chad Bettis (1-2 & 4.98 ERA), who missed the first 4 1/2 months of the season due to his battle with testicular cancer, takes the mound for Colorado, opposed by Arizona's Zack Godley (7-7 & 3.18 ERA). Bettis finally recorded his first victory of the season on Saturday, in his sixth start since his return from battling cancer. He gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits over five innings against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, striking out five without issuing a walk in a 6-5 win. He takes the mound with a 1-1 record and an unimpressive 7.30 ERA in nine career appearances (six starts / teams are 4-2) versus Arizona. Godley settled for a no-decision against San Diego on Saturday, after allowing two runs on four hits over seven innings (D'backs lost 8-7). Godley also recorded nine strikeouts and did not walk a batter on Saturday and overall, has had a solid 2017 season. He's allowed just 103 hits over 136.0 innings, owns a 145-47 KW ratio plus to go along with his solid 3.18 ERA, owns a 1.10 WHIP and .211 BAA Godley won his first career start versus the Rockies back on June 22 in Denver (10-3), after making two relief appearances against the club last season.
The pick: I've been impressed by Godley and while it's hard to "root against" Bettis in his fight with cancer, I'll back the D'backs, who own a 47-27 home record, outscoring opponents 5.55-to-4.12 RPG. Only the Dodgers have more home wins (52) but no team owns a better home moneyline mark than Arizona at plus-$1305.. Make Arizona an 8* play.
