Rockies vs Giants Betting Analysis: Uncovering Value Bets and Predictions

Let’s start our Rockies vs Giants betting analysis with a look at the opening number and where the betting public is putting their money early on. This was a difficult game to get numbers on because we didn’t get confirmation on Friday’s starters until late. Colorado is expected to send Austin Gomber (6-7, 6.64 era) to the mound against Ross Stripling (0-2, 6.51 era) for the Giants. San Francisco is a -165 favorite with the total sitting at 8 (Over -120/+100). We continue our Rockies vs Giants betting analysis with a closer look at both teams.

Colorado Losing Streak Reaches Four Games

With a 33-55 record, and 1034 units lost overall for bettors, no one is rushing to the window the bet on the Rockies. Against the MLB point spread (run-line), it looks like another losing season for Colorado who have cost the public an additional 1583 units. Since 2008, the Rocks have lost 11,796 run-line units, and have just three winning seasons in that span. Since 2019, Colorado has lost 2583 units on the moneyline.

The point of going down memory lane is to remind bettors just how bad this organization has been with our money. Gomber has the most wins on the staff (6) making him their winningest pitcher. The lefty has lost 3 of his last five decisions, allowing 18 earned runs in 27.1 innings (5.93). In his three years in the Rockies, Colorado is 29-29 when Gomber starts, +384 units. In the underdog role, the Florida native is 25-22 (+1083 units) when a dog.

Let’s continue our Rockies vs Giants betting analysis with a look at the Giants.

Giants Will Be Buyers at Deadline

August first is right around the corner, and teams like the Giants (47-40, +392 units) need to make some moves to stay in the divisional race. San Francisco has lost 7 of 10, pushing them back into third place in the NL West. It also means that Gabe Kapler’s team can’t lose series against teams like Colorado.

For bettors, most baseball games come down to starting pitching and maybe a glance at the bullpen. In the Giants’ case, bettors need to start their handicapping with the bullpen considering they have just 87 quality starts (T-17th with seven other teams). Ironically only the Rockies get fewer innings out of their starters with the San Francisco starters averaging 4.2 innings per start (29th), and Colorado 4.1 innings (30th).

The Giants have scored just 24 runs over their last 10 games, but surely will be in the market to add an established bat, as Kapler stated, rotation depth should also be a priority. Ross Stripling has lost four of his last five decisions, failing to register a quality start in 2023. San Francisco is just 2-9 when Stripling starts. Let’s conclude our Rockies vs Giants betting analysis with our official selection.

Expect Plenty Of Scoring Chances

With two teams that get more out of their pen than they do their starters, it figures that the over is the most attractive option, but that’s not where we’re going to go. Rockies starters have a team ERA of 6.60 eras (30th), while the Giants are 10th at 4.03. Colorado’s relievers give up almost 5 runs per nine innings, but yet, we’re staring at a total of 8. We’ve been doing this long enough to know that the oddsmakers have taken a stance on this game (under) knowing that the public will likely be on the over. This is a classic trap that we’re not falling in. Bet the under in game one. That concludes our Rockies vs Giants betting analysis, we wish you the best with your wagers this weekend.

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