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Phillies vs Rockies

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Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies (29-18) VS Rockies (8-39)

21 May 2025 | 8:40 PM ET | Coors Field, Denver

Colorado Rockies
Moneyline Pick - Philadelphia Phillies (-240): Grade B

Philadelphia comes into this game riding a five-game winning streak and looking every bit like the team with more momentum and healthier talent. Colorado, meanwhile, is stuck in a prolonged slump and missing important contributors both at the plate and on the mound. The Phillies hold a significant advantage in pitching, as their starter has been sharp lately, while the Rockies are forced to rely on a rookie starter who has struggled, albeit with a small sample size, to start his career in the majors.

With Philadelphia’s offense firing on all cylinders and Colorado struggling to generate any consistency or on-base production, backing the Phillies to continue their run looks like the smart play—even if you have to lay a bit of juice. The gap in form, health, and run differential makes this a spot where the visiting team is well-positioned to extend Colorado’s rough patch.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 21/05/2025 09:53

Over/Under Pick - Under 11.5, (-110): B

Philadelphia is riding a strong winning streak into Denver, while Colorado is in the middle of a tough slide and missing some key lineup pieces. With one offense operating at less than full strength and the other dealing with an important player’s day-to-day status, neither team is positioned to light up the scoreboard. The Phillies send a reliable arm to the mound, and while Colorado’s rookie starter has yet to face the Phillies or pitch at home in the majors, throwing a question mark into this matchup.

Factoring in a quietly improved Rockies bullpen and a game environment where both lineups are missing impact bats, the Under 11.5 runs looks like a smart value play. It’s not the kind of spot where you’d expect a wild offensive night, making this a B grade opportunity if you’re looking to target a lower-scoring outcome at Coors.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 21/05/2025 09:53

Spread Pick - Philadelphia Phillies, -1.5 (-160): Grade A

Philadelphia enters this matchup with impressive momentum and a substantial run differential advantage, while Colorado is struggling through a lengthy slump and a depleted pitching staff. The Phillies’ lineup continues to deliver, even with a few injuries, and their bullpen has been lights out in recent save opportunities. On the flip side, Colorado is forced to lean on a makeshift rotation and a bullpen that hasn’t been able to stop opposing offenses, further hampered by missing key players.

With the Phillies rolling and Colorado’s pitching stretched thin, taking the -1.5 spread looks like a confident play. The trends all point toward Philadelphia maintaining control throughout, and this bet earns an A for both conviction and potential payoff if the visitors keep their winning ways going in Denver.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 21/05/2025 09:54

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