Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies 4/20/23 – On Thursday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Colorado and Philadelphia will face each other. Colorado recently played host to the Pittsburgh Pirates and suffered consecutive setbacks then on Wednesday the Rockies fell in a blowout. Philadelphia was in action against the White Sox during their most recent series. Splitting both initial matches, in Wednesday’s rubber match they notched an impressive three-run victory. The Phillies are favorites in this game according to the best MLB betting picks today.
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies
Date & Time: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia, PA
TV: MLBN
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies 4/20/23 Betting Odds
Rockies
Moneyline: +193
Spread: +1.5 (-105)
Total: 9 over (-114)
Phillies
Moneyline: -212
Spread: -1.5 (-115)
Total: 9 under (-106)
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Analysis
The Colorado Rockies have managed to hit 39 two-baggers as a collective and hit 17 balls out of the park this season, posting an outstanding 0.404 slugging percentage and being struck out 162 times while receiving 43 walks. The Colorado Rockies have scored an average of 3.8 runs per game this season, placing them 24th in MLB. Their 65 RBIs and 157 base knocks while their batting average stands at 0.257; additionally they’ve amassed 69 runs while holding onto an OBP of 0.311.1 The Colorado Rockies currently own an earned run average of 5.34for the year, having struck out 139 batters as well as giving up 24 homers and 109 runs through pitching staff. Colorado has allowed 72 opponents to walk while maintaining an FIP of 5.04 as a team this year. Colorado has allowed 161 base hits and scored 92 earned runs, producing a K/BB ratio of 1.93 with their pitching staff earning a collective WHIP rating of 1.50. The Colorado Rockies have earned 465 putouts so far this season, in addition to 165 assists and 14 errors. Their fielding percentage stands at 0.978 which places them 28th among baseball teams; 20 double plays have also been executed by their pitchers. The Rockies have converted 67.4% of balls in play into outs during their 1,395 innings on the diamond, ranking them 24th overall in majors.
Philadelphia Phillies have hit 16 homers so far this season with 79 RBI. Additionally, 42 two-baggers and 52 walks have been recorded as they amass an OBP of 0.343 and batting average of 0.286 so far this year. The Phillies boast a team SLG% of 0.445 and score 4.56 runs per contest. They have been called upon 174 times and recorded 183 hits. Philadelphia pitchers have allowed 98 runs this season while maintaining an ERA of 5.28. 18 homers have been hit and they allow 5.69 runs per 9 innings pitched. The Philadelphia Phillies currently boast a team WHIP of 1.484 and FIP of 4.32 as a staff. Furthermore, they boast an outstanding K/BB ratio of 9.10 while ranking 22nd overall among MLB pitching staffs for total hits allowed with 157 total hits this season. The Philadelphia Phillies have completed nine double plays this season for a fielding rate of 0.990 and earned 465 putouts from their 1,395 innings on the diamond, accounting for an impressive fielding rate of 0.990. In total they accumulated 147 assists, 6 errors efficiency rating of 67.1%.
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Against the Spread
Colorado are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games. Colorado are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Philadelphia. Colorado are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games on the road. Colorado are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado’s last 9 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games. Philadelphia are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games against Colorado. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games at home. Philadelphia are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado.
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Free Pick
Last season, the Phillies easily won each matchup between these teams at Citizens Bank Park, and with Colorado falling off quickly it is hard to like their chances. MLB betting sites predict Philadelphia can cover the spread at home.
Free Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (-115)
