The Colorado Rockies host the Philadelphia Phillies on May 22, 2025. First pitch from Coors Field is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on COLR.
Read our Phillies vs Rockies prediction and MLB player prop picks below.
My Phillies vs Rockies Prediction
- Phillies vs Rockies Picks: German Marquez Under 2.5 Strikeouts (+130, BetMGM)
My Phillies vs Rockies best bet is on German Marquez's strikeout total. Check our live MLB odds page to find the best odds.
Phillies vs Rockies Odds
| Phillies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -145 | 11.5 -100o / -120u | -300 |
| Rockies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 +118 | 11.5 -100o / -120u | +240 |
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Colorado Rockies Player Prop: Weak Strikeout Guy
Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez has been among the weakest strikeout pitchers in MLB this season.
Among pitchers with at least 40 frames thrown, his 10.9% strikeout rate ranks only ahead of teammate Antonio Senzatlea. Marquez also has the 10th-lowest swinging-strike rate and the lowest CSW rate.
Marquez has posted an absurd 8% strikeout rate in three home starts.
Among MLB lineups over the past month, the Phillies boast the fourth-lowest strikeout rate against right-handed pitchers at 18.8%. Thursday’s projected lineup has a 19.1% strikeout rate against the side this year.
The Phillies should have at least five lefties in the lineup, including three in the top four. Marquez has just an 8.2% strikeout rate against southpaws.
Colorado got decent length from Senzatela (6 IP) and Kyle Freeland (5 ⅓ IP) in this series. Carson Palmquist only went 4 ⅓ on Wednesday, but Angel Chivilli covered 2 ⅓ in relief. Regardless, the bullpen should be well-rested enough to provide a short leash for Marquez.
I bet Marquez Under 3.5 strikeouts earlier, but that line has since moved. Still, I’m happy to put a half-unit on Under 2.5 at any solid plus-money price.
Pick: German Marquez Under 2.5 Strikeouts (+130, BetMGM)
