Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Pick, Odds for Saturday, August 9

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The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies on August 9, 2025. First pitch from Chase Field is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on COLR.

Find my MLB betting preview and Rockies vs Diamondbacks prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports, and more.

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My Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction

  • Rockies vs Diamondbacks picks: Over 9.5

My Rockies vs Diamondbacks best bet is Over 9.5. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.


Rockies vs Diamondbacks Odds

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Saturday, Aug 9
8:10 p.m. ET
COLR
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Rockies Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+1.5
-110
9.5
-102o / -118u
+180
Diamondbacks Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-1.5
-110
9.5
-102o / -118u
-220
Odds via BetMGM. Get up-to-the-minute MLB odds here.
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Rockies vs Diamondbacks Projected Starting Pitchers

Bradley Blalock (COL)StatEduardo Rodriguez (ARI)
1-3W-L4-7
-0.1fWAR (FanGraphs)0.8
7.68/5.96ERA /xERA5.53/4.29
5.87/5.05FIP / xFIP4.56/4.18
1.66WHIP1.66
4.0K-BB%14.6
41.3GB%38.3
91Stuff+92
97Location+99

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Betting Analysis

Late in the MLB season (August through October), certain hitter-friendly ballparks—such as Coors Field in Colorado, Chase Field in Arizona, and Nationals Park in Washington—consistently produce higher-scoring games when the closing total is modest (10.5 or lower). Despite their offensive reputation, betting markets often undervalue late-season run production in these venues.

Factors like dry heat in Colorado and Arizona, humid air in Washington, and expanded rosters adding bullpen volatility all contribute to increased scoring potential. Public narratives about player fatigue or playoff pressure can further suppress totals, creating a hidden edge for overs. Targeting these specific stadiums in late-season regular-season games has historically yielded profitable results for MLB over bettors.

Pick: Over 9.5


Moneyline

There is no play on the moneyline.


Run Line (Spread)

There is no play on the run line.


Over/Under

Take the over in today's Rockies vs. Diamondbacks matchup.


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