Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions for Friday April 17 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to face the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 17, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 PM and coverage available on MLB.TV. The Dodgers enter as a heavy road favorite with a moneyline of -308, while the Rockies are listed at +244. The total for this game is set at 9.5 runs with both the over and under priced at -110. On the run line, Los Angeles is -1.5 (-186) while Colorado sits at +1.5 (+153). This matchup brings together one of the hottest teams in baseball against a club trying to find consistency. Make sure to check out free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers Breakdown
Los Angeles will send Tyler Glasnow to the mound, while Colorado will counter with Ryan Feltner. Glasnow enters this matchup with a 1-0 record, a 4.00 ERA, and a 0.94 WHIP across 18.0 innings, allowing 13 hits while striking out 22 and walking 4. Feltner has posted a 1-1 record with a 7.30 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP over 12.1 innings, allowing 15 hits while recording 9 strikeouts and issuing 6 walks, along with 3 home runs allowed.
Dodgers Rolling with Elite Form
Los Angeles comes into this matchup with a dominant 14-4 record and a strong 5-1 mark on the road. The Dodgers have gone 4-1 over their last five games, recently winning over New York in three consecutive contests and also recently picking up a win against Texas, while suffering just one loss to that same opponent during this stretch.
Offensively, Los Angeles has been one of the most productive teams, hitting .283 with 105 runs scored and 171 hits, along with 33 home runs. Their on-base percentage sits at .363 with a slugging percentage of .491. On the pitching side, the Dodgers have been equally impressive, posting a 3.19 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP, while holding opponents to a .199 batting average. They have issued 58 walks and recorded 156 strikeouts.
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A key strength for Los Angeles has been their overall offensive dominance. With a high batting average, strong power numbers, and a high slugging percentage, they have consistently created scoring opportunities and capitalized on them.
Rockies Searching for Answers at Home
Colorado enters this contest with a 7-12 overall record and a 4-2 mark at home. The Rockies have struggled recently, losing four of their last five games. They recently lost to Houston in consecutive games and also recently lost multiple times to San Diego before that, with their lone win in this stretch also coming against Houston.
At the plate, Colorado is hitting .235 with 72 runs scored and 143 hits, along with 19 home runs. Their on-base percentage is .303 with a slugging percentage of .378. On the pitching side, the Rockies have posted a 4.12 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP, while allowing opponents to hit .256. They have issued 60 walks and recorded 127 strikeouts.
One of the key concerns for Colorado has been their pitching. With a higher ERA and WHIP compared to their opponent, along with a higher opponent batting average, they have struggled to consistently limit opposing offenses.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Prediction
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Pick
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5
Los Angeles enters this matchup with a clear advantage in nearly every statistical category. Their offense has been far more productive, and their pitching staff has been more effective at limiting opposing hitters. With strong recent form and a dominant road record, the Dodgers are well-positioned to cover the run line in this game.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Total Pick
Pick: Over 9.5
I am leaning toward the over in this matchup because of the Dodgers’ ability to score runs at a high level combined with Colorado’s pitching struggles. With Los Angeles producing consistently and Colorado allowing a higher batting average, this game has the potential to exceed the total.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 7 – Colorado Rockies 4
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