Stay on top of the latest MLB news and betting notes<\/a> from Vegas!<\/em><\/p>\n The Cleveland Guardians finish a three game series in Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n The G’s took game two last night by a score of 7-5, and tonight it’s a battle of right-handers with Triston McKenzie (3-5, 3.09 ERA) going against Chad Kuhl (4-3, 3.70 ERA). The visiting team is a -137 favorite while the home team is a +127 dog, with a run total of 11.5.<\/p>\n The Guardians hit right-handed pitching fairly well as they’re 12th in OPS at .724 with a .255 average. Their lineup is powered by third baseman Jose Ramirez, who has put up some really good numbers this season.<\/p>\n He’s hitting .307 with 16 home runs, 62 RBI and an OPS of 1.053, and should be a contender for American League MVP.<\/p>\n Starter Triston McKenzie is a talented pitcher with good numbers. In 11 starts and 64 innings he’s compiled a 3.09 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 55 Ks. However, he has a big problem with the long ball. In his last two starts he’s given up five, and in his last five outings, he’s allowed 10 home runs.<\/p>\n The last three games were against the Tigers, Orioles and A’s, light-hitting teams without a lot of power. McKenzie needs to figure out how to keep the ball in the yard, or it could be a long afternoon.<\/p>\n Chad Kuhl has done a pretty solid job for the Rockies since coming over from the Pirates. Six of his 11 starts have been considered quality starts – where he goes at least 6.0 innings and gives up three earned runs or less.<\/p>\n He’s pitched fairly well at home in four starts and 22.1 innings with a 3.22 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 11 strikeouts, four walks and three home runs.<\/p>\n However, his last seven games have seen more crooked numbers than we saw from Kuhl earlier in the season.<\/p>\n In those seven starts and 34.2 innings, he’s put up a 4.93 ERA , a bloated 1.76 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and 17 walks. Control has been an issue as Kuhl issued seven free passes in his last two outings.<\/p>\n After a really good start to the season, the Rockies offense has tapered off to where they’re in the middle of the pack, with a 15th best OPS of .708 – but still have a 3rd best batting average of .257.<\/p>\n While both starting pitchers have sub-4 ERAs, their advanced analytics aren’t that good. After six straight home losses the Rockies should be due for a win, but I can’t trust the bullpen to hold a lead and close out a game.<\/p>\n I think we’ll see a repeat of Wednesday night’s game with a lot of runs scored and baseballs flying around Coors Field. That’s why I’ll take the full game over runs scored.<\/p>\n Prediction: Over 11.5 Total Runs Scored<\/strong><\/p>\n Join Drew Martin and a rotating panel of guests for First Pitch every weekday at 1:45pm ET \/ 10:45am PT as we discuss the baseball betting slate.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Thursday, June 16<\/th>\n MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Moneyline:<\/td>\n Colorado Rockies +127 vs Cleveland Guardians -137<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Runline:<\/td>\n Rockies +1.5 (-130) \/ Guardians -1.5 (+110)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total:<\/td>\n 11.5 Runs (Over -105 \/ Under -115)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Game Time:<\/td>\n 3:10pm ET \/ 12:10pm PT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Where:<\/td>\n Coors Field in Denver, CO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Weather:<\/td>\n 95 Degrees \/ Clear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Colorado Rockies vs Cleveland Guardians Analysis<\/h2>\n
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview<\/h3>\n
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview<\/h3>\n
Colorado Rockies vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction<\/h2>\n
First Pitch | MLB Predictions for Thursday, June 16<\/h3>\n
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