Dodgers at Rockies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 20
Los Angeles pummeled Colorado in the second game of the series, 11-4, behind Ohtani's 44th homer of the season, while Alex Call notched a career-high four hits and was a triple away from the cycle.
Colorado is now 4-1 over the last five games, while Los Angeles looks to close out the series and build off its 7-1 record over the Rockies this season.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Rockies
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 12:40AM EST
Site: Coors Field
City: Denver, CO
Network/Streaming: SNLA, COLR
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Odds for the Dodgers at the Rockies
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
Moneyline: Dodgers (-274), Rockies (+222)
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 12.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Rockies
Pitching matchup for August 20, 2025: Shohei Ohtani vs. Tanner GordonDodgers: Shohei Ohtani, (0-0, 3.47 ERA)
Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 StrikeoutsRockies: Tanner Gordon, (3-5, 7.98 ERA)
Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
Pitching matchup for August 20, 2025: Shohei Ohtani vs. Tanner Gordon
Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani, (0-0, 3.47 ERA)
Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
Rockies: Tanner Gordon, (3-5, 7.98 ERA)
Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Dodgers at Rockies
The Dodgers are 7-1 versus the Rockies this season
The Dodgers have scored 5 or more runs in 6 of 8 versus the Rockies
The Rockies are 6-2 in the last 8 games
The Rockies are 4-1 in the last 5 games
The Under is 4-1 in the Dodgers' last 5 matchups against NL West teams
The Dodgers have covered in their last 3 games against the Rockies
The Dodgers have won 12 of their last 20 away games against teams with losing records
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Dodgers and the Rockies
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Dodgers and the Rockies:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 12.0.
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