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MLB Betting Odds on NL Wild Card: Colorado at Arizona.

MLB Betting Odds on NL Wild Card: Colorado at Arizona

Written by on October 2, 2017

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The senior circuit joins the postseason chase on Wednesday night when the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks take the field in Phoenix for the National League’s Wild Card game. Both teams have their aces slated to start the game, with Jon Gray on the hill for the Rockies and Zack Greinke out there for the Diamondbacks, as Arizona hopes that the millions of dollars they stacked up in Greinke’s account to bring him away from the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency a few seasons ago help them win. As you consider the MLB Betting Odds, take a look at our preview of this showdown between these two National League West teams.

MLB Betting Odds on NL Wild Card: Rockies vs. Diamondbacks

When: Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 8:08 pm ET Where: Chase Field, Phoenix TV: TBS Radio: ESPN Radio Live Stream: MLB.tv MLB Betting Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 +120 Pitching Matchup: Jon Gray (10-4) (COL) vs. Zack Greinke (17-7) (ARI)

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Why should you consider the Rockies MLB Betting Odds?

Jon Gray has not permitted more than three runs in any of his last 13 starts. Over that time, he has fanned 80 batters while issuing free passes to just 16. He has started two games against Arizona at Chase Field this season, and he has put up 20 strikeouts in those two games alone. The only Diamondback who have homered off Gray is J.D. Martinez, who has gone 2 for 6 in his career against the Rockies’ ace — and both of his hits were long balls. However, Diamondbacks’ slugger Paul Goldschmidt is 0 for 11 against Gray lifetime. Adam Rosales, Ildemario Vargas and Rey Fuentes have also failed to touch Gray for a hit. Gray has been particularly dominant lately, going 4-0 in his last five starts and posting a 2.10 ERA. Also, Colorado has faced Greinke three times at Chase Field this season, winning two of those games, knocking him out early in those victories, leaving him with a no-decision. For the season, Arizona won 11 of the 19 games between the two teams. If you like Colorado in this game, you see Gray continuing his hot streak on the pitcher’s mound against Arizona and helping the Rockies cruise to a victory.

Latest MLB Betting Trends

  • Colorado is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
  • Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games on the road

Why should you put your money on the Diamondbacks MLB Betting Odds?

Zack Greinke came to Arizona to get results after some mixed outcomes in Kansas City and Los Angeles. There were times when the stress of pitching on bigger stages has gotten to Greinke, although he has worked his way through high-stakes situations with more success this season. Ramel Tapia has never gotten a hit off Greinke, and Ian Desmond (.158 career average), Tony Wolters (.125) have also struggled against Greinke’s stuff. The Diamondbacks are the MLB Betting favorites for the Wild Card game. Arizona has several batters in their lineup who have hit well for average against Gray. Brandon Drury (.375), Jake Lamb (.308), Chris Iannetta (.500), Ketel Marte (.333), David Peralta (.462) and A.J. Pollock (.429) all hit well above their career averages against Gray. If you like the Diamondbacks to win this game, you think that Greinke can shed his past tendency to melt down in the postseason and deliver shutdown pitching that outperforms Jon Gray. You also think that MVP candidate Nolan Arenado (of the Rockies) won’t take advantage of this occasion to have a big night at the plate.

Latest MLB Betting Trends

  • Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
  • Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games when playing Colorado

Expert Pick and Final Score Prediction

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a terrific season — they would have won some of the other divisions in Major League Baseball with their record and would have been able to sit back and await the winner of this game before starting a best-of-five division series to advance. However, I’ve come to distrust Greinke over the years as far as pitching in big games. I see the Rockies touching him up enough to build a lead, while Gray comes in with the calm collectedness that he needs to win a postseason game. Final Score: Colorado Rockies 4 – Arizona Diamondbacks 2.
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