Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction and Picks - September 9, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium, and we have you ready to go with the Rockies vs Dodgers prediction.
Opening Pitch is slated for 10:10 PM Eastern, and the Astros took game one in an 18-1 final. Read on for the Astros vs Dodgers prediction and more free MLB picks.
This game was written before the completion of Monday's action.
Rockies Offense Sputters
Colorado managed six hits, but the offense was only able to turn one run. The Rockies struck out nine times at the plate as Warming Bernabel was the lone Rockies player with multiple hits at the plate. Tanner Gordon got the start, and over 3.2 innings, he struck out five and allowed six runs, including three home runs.
RHP Germán Márquez is set to take the mound for the Colorado Rockies. This season, he has made 22 starts with a 3–12 record and a 6.19 ERA over 107.2 innings. He’s recorded 75 strikeouts and maintained a 1.71 WHIP. Ball control has been a problem for the righty, and he's walked three or more in four of his last starts. Add to that, he's allowed a home run in each start since the end of July.
On the road this season, Márquez holds the following splits:
- ERA: 5.91
- Opponent Batting Average (OBA): .278
- BB/K Ratio: 0.67
Colorado enters this contest averaging 2.89 runs per game, which lands them at 30th in the league. The Rockies are much weaker on the road as their batting average falls to .219, and fewer than half of their home runs and extra-base hits came on the road. They have hit an average in afternoon games, where home runs sailed at an above-average clip. Home runs were few and far between for the offense last season, and poor plate discipline has seen the Rockies drop to the bottom five in both walks received and strikeouts per game. They will need to keep their plate composure here.
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Dodgers Avoid Sweep
Los Angeles bounced back on Sunday, topping the Orioles in a 5-2 final. The Dodgers finished with 10 hits and scored four of their runs over the first four innings. Los Angeles struck out six times as three players finished with multiple hits at the plate. Shohei Ohtani added two home runs and two RBIs. Clayton Kershaw got the start, and over 5.2 innings, he struck out eight and allowed two runs.
RHP Emmet Sheehan is expected to take the hump for the Dodgers. This season, he’s made 11 starts, compiling a 5–3 record with a 3.58 ERA across 52.1 innings pitched. He’s struck out 60 batters against just 18 walks, resulting in a solid 1.22 WHIP. Sheehan has been much stronger at home this season; however, he's allowed six home runs over his last five starts.
At home this season, Sheehan holds the following splits:
- ERA: 2.98
- Opponent Batting Average (OBA): .221
- BB/K Ratio: 0.32 (6 walks to 19 strikeouts in 19.0 IP)
Los Angeles enters this contest averaging 5.56 runs per game, which lands them at 3rd in the league. The Dodgers struggled with consistency early on this season, but they now sit 3rd in overall batting average. What's more, they've been hitting much stronger in front of their home crowd. They sit 2nd in the league in home runs per game, but they've fallen into the bottom half of the league in strikeouts per game. They've still been able to drive runs home at a high rate, and this has made up for much of their plate inconsistencies.
Rockies vs. Dodgers Pick
Spread Pick for Rockies vs Dodgers
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Los Angeles -1.5 (4 Units)
While the Dodgers haven't taken the division, they still have an outside chance of being the top seed in the NL. Even still, the Rockies have been very inconsistent at the plate this season, and Marquez has the propensity to give up the long ball. Los Angeles should be able to take advantage of his errant throws when they come. Sheehan has been formidable on the mound, and he's been providing his strongest showings when he's at Dodger Stadium. Look for the Dodgers to take care of business here.
Los Angeles -1.5
Total Pick Rockies vs Dodgers
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Over 8.5 (4 Units)
Los Angeles routinely sees the ball better when hitting at home, and they're one of the best clubs in the league when it comes to home runs and hits for extra bases. The Rockies have hit their strongest on the road as well, and last month has featured them hitting doubles at a rate above their season average. Expect this total to carry over the number here.
Over 8.5
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