Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Monday August 17 2026
The Dodgers vs Rockies matchup Monday, August 17 at 8:40 p.m. ET sends Los Angeles into Colorado looking to rebound from a difficult weekend while continuing its dominance in the season series. The Dodgers' massive edge in team pitching is the headline storyline here, and the full breakdown is below. For more matchups like this one, check out our daily MLB predictions before first pitch.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Side: Dodgers -1.5 (-171)
- Total: Over 10.5 (-120)
- Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 8, Rockies 4
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Date | Time | LA Dodgers | Colorado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17 | 08:22:58 AM | -272 | +218 | 10.5 (O -119 / U -102) |
Line Movement - Moneyline
| Date | Time | LA Dodgers | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16 | 04:40:06 PM | -245 | +198 |
| 08/16 | 05:21:30 PM | -245 | +198 |
| 08/16 | 07:38:58 PM | -256 | +206 |
| 08/16 | 09:26:09 PM | -249 | +201 |
| 08/16 | 10:04:50 PM | -249 | +201 |
| 08/16 | 11:50:34 PM | -258 | +208 |
| 08/17 | 01:59:15 AM | -271 | +217 |
| 08/17 | 02:42:47 AM | -271 | +217 |
| 08/17 | 02:42:47 AM | -271 | +217 |
| 08/17 | 08:22:58 AM | -272 | +218 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16 | 04:40:06 PM | 11o-114 | 11u-106 |
| 08/16 | 07:38:58 PM | 11o-112 | 11u-108 |
| 08/16 | 09:26:09 PM | 11o-105 | 11u-115 |
| 08/16 | 10:38:06 PM | 11o-101 | 11u-120 |
| 08/16 | 11:11:18 PM | 11o-102 | 11u-119 |
| 08/16 | 11:50:34 PM | 11o-102 | 11u-118 |
| 08/17 | 01:59:15 AM | 11o-102 | 11u-119 |
| 08/17 | 02:42:47 AM | 10.5o-120 | 10.5u+100 |
| 08/17 | 08:22:58 AM | 10.5o-119 | 10.5u-102 |
Dodgers vs Rockies Key Matchups and Game Preview
Snell's Workload Adds Uncertainty
Left-hander Blake Snell gets the start for the Dodgers with a 0-1 record, a 5.00 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP through only nine innings, allowing nine hits and three walks while striking out 15 without surrendering a home run. His limited workload creates some uncertainty, but the strikeout production has been encouraging.
Sugano's Home-Run Rate Is a Concern
Colorado counters with Tomoyuki Sugano, who is 12-5 with a 4.43 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP across 113.2 innings. Sugano has allowed 116 hits and 24 home runs while recording only 66 strikeouts, a concerning combination against a Dodgers lineup batting .259 with a .335 OBP and .427 slugging percentage.
Dodgers Lineup Led by Ohtani and Freeman
Shohei Ohtani leads Los Angeles with 27 homers while batting .289 with 75 RBI, Freddie Freeman is hitting .298 with a .373 OBP and .461 slugging percentage, and Andy Pages has a team-high 78 RBI.
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Rockies
Colorado has dangerous bats of its own, led by Hunter Goodman with 34 home runs and 69 RBI, although Goodman is listed day-to-day and his status is important for an offense that has scored 596 runs. Jake McCarthy is hitting .296 with a .335 OBP and .495 slugging percentage.
Dodgers Hold a Massive Pitching Edge
The pitching disparity strongly favors Los Angeles, whose staff owns a 3.68 ERA and 1.17 WHIP compared with Colorado's 5.47 ERA and 1.52 WHIP, one of the widest gaps on the schedule this season.
Los Angeles Dominance in the Season Series
The Dodgers enter at 74-51 and lead the NL West, having dropped three of their last five games. Even so, Los Angeles owns a 7-3 advantage over Colorado in the season series, reinforcing the Dodgers' clear upper hand in this matchup.
Dodgers Pitching Depth Behind Snell
Injuries remain significant for Los Angeles, with Gavin Stone, Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen on the 60-day IL and Brock Stewart on the 15-day IL, limiting pitching depth behind Snell. Colorado is missing Tyler Freeman and Kyle Karros, while reliever Jaden Hill is also sidelined.
Betting Trends: LAD vs COL
- Los Angeles is 74-51 and leads the NL West, while Colorado is 50-74 and sits 23.5 games back.
- The Dodgers own a 7-3 advantage over the Rockies in the season series.
- Los Angeles holds a massive team pitching edge, 3.68 ERA and 1.17 WHIP, compared with Colorado's 5.47 ERA and 1.52 WHIP.
- Sugano has allowed 24 home runs this season, a significant concern against the Dodgers' lineup.
Key Injuries and Things To Know: LAD vs COL
- Los Angeles: Gavin Stone (60-day IL), Tyler Glasnow (60-day IL), Blake Treinen (60-day IL), Brock Stewart (15-day IL).
- Colorado: Tyler Freeman (out), Kyle Karros (out), Jaden Hill (out), Hunter Goodman (day-to-day).
- Snell has thrown just nine innings this season, making his workload and stamina worth tracking closely in this start.
Dodgers vs Rockies Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (-171)
- Total Pick: Over 10.5 (-120)
The price is steep, but Los Angeles has major advantages in lineup quality and overall pitching, while Sugano's 24 home runs allowed present a difficult matchup, making the Dodgers run line the preferred side play. Colorado's 5.47 team ERA and the uncertainty surrounding Snell's workload could push both bullpens into action, supporting the Over in this NL West mismatch.
Final Score Prediction
- Dodgers 8, Rockies 4
How to Wager On Dodgers vs Rockies
Bettors shopping this Dodgers vs Rockies line should note the run line has moved from -245/+198 out to -272/+218, while the total has settled at 10.5 after fluctuating between 10.5 and 11 over the past day. Locking in a number before further movement is worth considering given the wide pitching gap between these two staffs. If you want extra tools to help shape a play like this one, our AI picks hub breaks down several model-driven resources, including our Dimers review and our Oddible review, both of which can be used alongside the trends and matchup notes covered here to build out a full card for the day.
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