Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Coors Field.
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Dan Haren in this game. Haren has a 12-6 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.
The Rockies will counter Haren with Glendon Rusch. Lefthander Rusch has a 4.30 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brad Hawpe belted a two-run homer in leading the Rockies to a 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, as -135 favorites. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Hawpe finished 3-for-3 at the plate for the D-Backs. Taylor Buchholz improved to 5-3 with the win, and Brian Fuentes notched his 22nd save.
Jon Rauch gave up two runs in relief to suffer the loss for the Diamondbacks, who were ++115 underdogs in that game.
Team records:
Arizona: 61-59 SU
Colorado: 54-68 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Arizona at Houston, Friday, August 15
Colorado at Washington, Friday, August 15

 

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