Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions for Saturday April 18 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies meet on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM and coverage on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. For more betting insight on today’s slate, be sure to check out free MLB picks before making your final decision on this matchup.
Starting Pitchers Preview
Los Angeles is set to start Emmet Sheehan, while Colorado will counter with Ryan Feltner. Sheehan enters this game with a 2-0 record, a 6.60 ERA, and a 1.47 WHIP across 15.0 innings. He has allowed 16 hits, struck out 14 batters, walked 6, and given up 4 home runs. Feltner comes in with a 1-1 record, a 7.30 ERA, and a 1.70 WHIP over 12.1 innings. He has allowed 15 hits, struck out 9, walked 6, and surrendered 3 home runs. Both starters have had difficulty limiting runs, which could play a role in this matchup.
Los Angeles Carrying Dominant Form Into Denver
The Dodgers enter this contest with a 14-4 overall record and an impressive 5-1 mark on the road. Los Angeles has won four of its last five games. They recently won over New York by scores of 8-2, 2-1, and 4-0, and they also picked up a 6-3 win over Texas. Their only recent loss came in a 5-2 game against the Rangers. This stretch highlights a team that has been consistently strong on both sides of the ball.
Los Angeles has been one of the most productive offenses in this matchup. The Dodgers are batting .283 with 105 runs, 171 hits, and 33 home runs. They carry a .363 on-base percentage and a .491 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, Los Angeles owns a 3.19 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP, while holding opponents to a .199 batting average. The staff has issued 58 walks and recorded 156 strikeouts. In day games, the Dodgers are 3-2.
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The biggest strength for Los Angeles is its combination of elite offense and strong pitching. The Dodgers lead this matchup in batting average, runs, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, while also posting a 3.19 ERA and a .199 opponent batting average. That balance makes them a difficult team to match up with in any setting.
Colorado Looking to Compete at Home
Colorado enters this game with a 7-12 overall record and a solid 4-2 mark at home. The Rockies have struggled recently, losing four of their last five games. They recently lost to Houston by scores of 3-1 and 7-6, and they also dropped games to San Diego by scores of 7-2 and 9-5 before picking up a 3-2 win over the Astros. That stretch shows a team that has had difficulty maintaining consistency.
The Rockies are batting .237 with 75 runs, 152 hits, and 20 home runs. They have a .307 on-base percentage and a .379 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, Colorado holds a 4.00 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP, while allowing opponents to hit .252. The staff has issued 66 walks and recorded 140 strikeouts. In day games, the Rockies are 3-4.
A key challenge for Colorado is its pitching consistency against stronger offenses. While the Rockies have shown some power with 20 home runs, their 4.00 ERA and .252 opponent batting average suggest that opposing teams have been able to generate offense. Against a lineup that has produced 105 runs and 33 home runs, that could be a significant factor.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Prediction
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Pick
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
Los Angeles has a clear advantage in this matchup based on the provided data. The Dodgers have the better overall record, a strong road record, and have won four of their last five games. They also lead in nearly every offensive category, including runs, hits, and home runs, while maintaining strong pitching numbers with a 3.19 ERA and .199 opponent batting average. Even though both starting pitchers have struggled, the Dodgers’ overall team performance gives them a significant edge.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Total Pick
Pick: Take the over/under if the total is set at 10.
I would lean toward the over if the total is set at 10. Both starting pitchers have ERAs above 6.00, and Colorado’s pitching staff has allowed opponents to hit .252. The Dodgers have scored 105 runs and have hit 33 home runs, while Colorado has also shown some offensive ability with 75 runs and 20 home runs. With both teams capable of contributing to the scoring and pitching that has shown vulnerability, this game has a strong chance to go over that number.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 7 – Colorado Rockies 5
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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