Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Prediction for Monday, July 6, 2026
Use Code SSWC The Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers begin their series on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 PM with coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks for even more baseball predictions and betting analysis.
Starting Pitchers for Monday's Matchup
Colorado is expected to start Kyle Freeland, who enters with a 2-7 record, a 7.25 ERA, and a 1.60 WHIP across 77.0 innings. He has allowed 105 hits while striking out 68 batters, walking 18, and giving up 16 home runs. The Dodgers are scheduled to counter with Eric Lauer, who owns a 4-5 record with a 4.84 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP over 70.2 innings. Lauer has surrendered 65 hits while recording 44 strikeouts, issuing 25 walks, and allowing 17 home runs.
Colorado Brings Recent Momentum Into Los Angeles
The Rockies enter this matchup with a 37-54 overall record and a 15-29 record away from home. Despite their season record, Colorado has won four of its last five games. The Rockies recently defeated San Francisco twice, including a 7-6 victory in their most recent contest, while also earning consecutive wins over Miami. Their only loss during this stretch came against the Giants.
Colorado has produced a .258 team batting average while scoring 436 runs on 789 hits this season. The Rockies have hit 103 home runs with a .328 on-base percentage and a .425 slugging percentage. On the mound, they own a 5.54 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .287. The pitching staff has recorded 631 strikeouts while issuing 294 walks.
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The Rockies have shown they can generate offense consistently. They hold solid numbers in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. However, their biggest challenge has been on the mound, where they have the higher ERA, higher WHIP, and the highest opponent batting average between the two clubs.
Dodgers Continue Outstanding Season
Los Angeles comes into Monday with an impressive 59-31 overall record and a dominant 29-14 home record. The Dodgers have won four of their last five games, sweeping three consecutive contests against San Diego before finishing the previous series with a victory over Athletics. Their only defeat during this stretch was a road loss against the Athletics.
The Dodgers have been one of the most complete teams in this matchup. They are batting .265 while scoring 481 runs on 804 hits. Los Angeles has connected for 122 home runs with a .348 on-base percentage and a .443 slugging percentage. The pitching staff owns a 3.47 ERA and an outstanding 1.12 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .216 batting average. Dodgers pitchers have also accumulated 800 strikeouts while issuing 260 walks.
The strength of Los Angeles has been its balance. The Dodgers lead this matchup in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, opponent batting average, and strikeouts. Those numbers reflect why they have been one of the top-performing teams this season.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Prediction
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Pick
- Pick: Dodgers Moneyline
Los Angeles owns clear advantages across nearly every team category entering this game. The Dodgers have the better overall record, a dominant home record, stronger offensive production, and significantly better pitching numbers. They also have the edge in the starting pitching matchup based on ERA and WHIP. While Colorado has played well over its last five games, I like the Dodgers to continue their strong season with another victory.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Total Pick
- Pick: Take the over if the total is set at 9.5.
I'm taking the over if the total is set at 9.5. Colorado has scored 436 runs this season but also owns a 5.54 team ERA and allows opponents to hit .287. The Dodgers have been one of the stronger offensive clubs in this matchup with 481 runs and 122 home runs. Those numbers make me lean toward a game that reaches double-digit scoring.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 7 – Colorado Rockies 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Sunday.
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