Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies 4/22/23 – Colorado Rockies will face the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 3 of a four-game set on the road on Saturday afternoon, following up their impressive 5-0 victory on Thursday. However, on Friday the Phillies earned an unexpected 4-3 triumph to even things up in this four-game set. Kyle Freeland of Colorado and Cristopher Sanchez of the Phillies will take to the mound this week. The latest MLB betting odds are in favor of the Phillies to claim another victory in this match.
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies
Date & Time: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 3:05 PM ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia, PA
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies 4/22/23 Betting Odds
Rockies
Moneyline: +166
Spread: +1.5 (-130)
Total: 9.5 over (-106)
Phillies
Moneyline: -181
Spread: -1.5 (+110)
Total: 9.5 under (-114)
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Analysis
Colorado Rockies holds a slugging percentage of 0.393 and have been called out on strikes 185 times, as well as being walked 54 times this season. They have recorded 73 RBI’s on their campaign for 169 hits for a team batting average of 0.250. The Colorado Rockies have amassed 43 doubles as a unit and hit 18 baseballs out of the park this season, as well as amassing 77 runs while maintaining an OBP of 0.310. As an offense, Colorado is scoring an average of 3.9 runs per outing; placing them 24th among MLB clubs. The Rockies currently sport an ERA of 5.51 for this season and have struck out 156 batters as a team. In addition, Rockies pitchers have given up 26 home runs as well as 123 total runs against. Colorado has allowed opponents to walk 82 players so far this season and has posted an FIP of 5.03 collectively as a team over its entire season. Colorado has given up 185 base knocks and 106 earned runs; their strikeout to walk ratio stands at 1.90 while they boast a team WHIP of 1.54. Freeland has pitched in over 850 frames and amassed 653 strikeouts during his career. His earned run average is 4.26 while his WHIP stands at 1.404.
The Philadelphia Phillies boast a team slugging percentage of 0.439 and score 4.35 runs per contest, amassing 47 two-baggers while drawing 58 walks and recording 87 runs scored. Philadelphia Phillies have hit 18 home runs so far this season with 84 RBIs and 194 strikeouts to their name – for 198 hits. Philadelphia holds an on-base percentage of 0.338 with an batting average of 0.279 on the season. The Phillies currently boast a team WHIP of 1.439 and FIP of 4.25 as a staff this season, boasting a K/BB ratio of 9.20 with 170 hits given up this season as total hits given up as staff. Philadelphia pitchers have allowed 20 homers and given up 5.46 runs per 9 innings this season with an ERA of 5.10. So far in his career, Sanchez has allowed 54 base hits while recording 48 punch outs over 52 innings pitched, yielding 32 earned runs while maintaining a WHIP rating of 1.481 and FIP score of 4.4.
Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 9 games. Colorado are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games. Colorado are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Philadelphia. Colorado are 1-8 SU in their last 9 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 UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games. Philadelphia are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games against Colorado. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 11 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
Philadelphia may have dropped the opening game of their series against Colorado at home on Thursday, but have won five out of six matchups against the Rockies. Colorado starter Kyle Freeland struggled last time out as well. The Phillies are expecting to win here as per the MLB betting tips by the experts.
Free Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+110)
