Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction: The favorites have my backing in this contest

At Dodger Stadium, the first game of a Major League Baseball series will be played on Friday between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let's take a look at the matchup ahead of us and make our pick and forecast.

Los Angeles Dodgers - Dodgers are in top form

After winning 8 of their past 9 games, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to keep their winning streak going. The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended their lead atop the National League West standings to six games. The Dodgers pitching staff currently ranks 16th in quality starts with 38 and 19th in ERA at 4.43. They also rank 14th in WHIP at 1.27. The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best offense in the league, ranking first in runs scored per game (5.73), fourteenth in batting average (.251), and second in home runs (181). While Mookie Betts and Will Smith have combined for a total of 209 hits and 134 RBI, Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with 156 hits and 81 RBI to put them in first place.

Colorado Rockies - Rockies will continue to struggle

After splitting their previous 10 games, the Colorado Rockies will want to play the role of spoiler. With a record of 45-69, the Colorado Rockies had the National League's poorest record. The pitching staff for the Rockies is currently ranked 27th in quality starts (27), 29th in ERA (5.51), and 29th in WHIP (1.52). The offensive production of the Colorado Rockies ranks 21st in runs per game (4.32), 15th in batting average (.252), and 23rd in home runs (113). The Rockies are led in hits and runs batted in by Ryan McMahon, who has 103 and 59, respectively. Ezequiel Tovar and Jurickson Profar have combined for 195 hits and 90 RBI. Ty Blach is going to receive the start, and so far this season he has a 1-1 record with a 4.85 earned run average and 11 strikeouts. In his career, Blach has a record of 4-3 versus the Dodgers, with a 3.27 earned run average and 43 strikeouts.

Expert Betting Tips

The Dodgers are in one of those zones right now where everything is coming together perfectly, and they're getting dangerously close to winning their division. The pitching staff for the Colorado Rockies has been a joke throughout the entire season, and the offense hasn't been any better. This season, Ty Blach's earned run average on the road is 6.17. For maximum betting value, give me the Dodgers and the run line, regardless of which pitcher is on the mound.