Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday August 18 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies meet Tuesday night at Coors Field for the second game of this NL West series, with the Dodgers looking to build on Monday's blowout win. Bettors looking for more MLB picks and predictions across tonight's slate can check out our MLB predictions hub before locking in a wager. Below is a full breakdown of the odds, line movement, matchup trends, and our final picks for Dodgers vs Rockies.
TL;DR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Run Line Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (-131)
- Total Pick: Over 11.5
- Projected Final Score: Dodgers 8, Rockies 5
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Los Angeles Moneyline | Colorado Moneyline | Run Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| -187 | +173 | Dodgers -1.5 (-131) | O 11.5 (-114) / U 11.5 (-106) |
Line Movement - Moneyline
| Date | Time | Los Angeles | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17 | 03:58:46PM | -173 | +142 |
| 08/17 | 04:29:28PM | -175 | +144 |
| 08/17 | 04:30:15PM | -175 | +144 |
| 08/17 | 06:47:18PM | -175 | +144 |
| 08/17 | 10:04:17PM | -179 | +147 |
| 08/17 | 11:36:02PM | -184 | +152 |
| 08/18 | 00:38:25AM | -193 | +158 |
| 08/18 | 00:38:25AM | -193 | +158 |
| 08/18 | 06:19:49AM | -193 | +158 |
| 08/18 | 08:03:46AM | -198 | +163 |
| 08/18 | 08:33:42AM | -187 | +173 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17 | 03:58:46PM | 12 (-115) | 12 (-105) |
| 08/17 | 04:29:28PM | 12 (-111) | 12 (-109) |
| 08/17 | 04:30:15PM | 12 (-104) | 12 (-116) |
| 08/17 | 06:47:18PM | 11.5 (-110) | 11.5 (-110) |
| 08/17 | 10:04:17PM | 11.5 (-112) | 11.5 (-108) |
| 08/18 | 00:38:25AM | 11.5 (-114) | 11.5 (-106) |
| 08/18 | 08:03:46AM | 11.5 (-113) | 11.5 (-106) |
| 08/18 | 08:33:42AM | 11.5 (-114) | 11.5 (-106) |
Dodgers vs Rockies Key Matchups and Game Preview
Dodgers Pitching Preview
Eric Lauer takes the mound for Los Angeles at 7-6 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 98.1 innings, allowing 91 hits and 22 home runs while recording 63 strikeouts against 31 walks. His home-run susceptibility gives the Rockies enough opportunity to contribute to the total in this matchup.
Rockies Pitching Preview
Ryan Feltner starts for Colorado and has had a more difficult season, going 5-6 with a 5.59 ERA and 1.48 WHIP through 87 innings, surrendering 93 hits and 18 homers with 61 strikeouts and 36 walks. His struggles, combined with Colorado's overall pitching numbers, create a favorable matchup for the Dodgers offense.
Los Angeles Offense Overview
The Dodgers own the stronger overall offensive profile, batting .259 with a .336 OBP and .429 slugging percentage while scoring 627 runs and hitting 163 home runs this season. Shohei Ohtani remains the centerpiece of the lineup, batting .295 with 29 home runs and 78 RBI, while Freddie Freeman is hitting .302 with a .375 OBP.
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Colorado Offense Overview
The Rockies are not far behind offensively at .254 with a .323 OBP, .418 slugging percentage and 601 runs scored. Hunter Goodman has 34 homers and 69 RBI, although he is listed day-to-day, while Jake McCarthy is batting .294 with a .491 slugging percentage.
Dodgers Injury Report
Los Angeles has significant pitching depth concerns, with Gavin Stone, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Treinen, Brock Stewart and Ben Casparius all sidelined heading into Tuesday's game.
Rockies Injury Report
Colorado is missing Kyle Karros, Tyler Freeman and McCade Brown, while reliever Jaden Hill is also on the IL. Hunter Goodman's day-to-day status adds further uncertainty to the Colorado lineup.
Team ERA and WHIP Comparison
Colorado's pitching has been a major weakness this season, carrying a 5.51 team ERA and 1.52 WHIP compared with the Dodgers' 3.69 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.
Los Angeles Standings Picture
The Dodgers enter at 75-51 and lead the NL West after pounding Colorado 11-5 in Monday's series opener, while the Rockies sit at 50-75 and 24.5 games back in the division.
Coors Field Scoring Environment
The run-scoring environment at Coors Field, combined with Colorado's poor season-long pitching numbers, gives Los Angeles a strong chance to produce another big offensive night on top of Monday's 11-run outburst.
Dodgers Path to Victory
Feltner's 5.59 ERA and Colorado's overall pitching struggles give Los Angeles a clear path to both winning and covering, while Lauer's home-run rate leaves the door open for the Rockies to keep pace enough to push this game over the total.
Betting Trends: LAD vs COL
Public betting money has been overwhelmingly on Los Angeles throughout the day, with figures consistently showing LAD at 88 to 95 percent of both bets and money across every update tracked. On the total, the public has leaned toward the over, with bet percentages around 90 percent and money percentages between 64 and 90 percent as the number settled at 11.5 after opening as high as 12.
Key Injuries and Things To Know: LAD vs COL
- Los Angeles: Gavin Stone, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Treinen, Brock Stewart and Ben Casparius are all sidelined.
- Colorado: Kyle Karros, Tyler Freeman and McCade Brown are out, and reliever Jaden Hill is on the IL. Hunter Goodman is day-to-day.
- Los Angeles is 75-51 and leads the NL West after an 11-5 win in Monday's opener.
- Colorado is 50-75 and sits 24.5 games back in the division.
Dodgers vs Rockies Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (-131)
- Total Pick: Over 11.5
Feltner's struggles and Colorado's poor pitching numbers support the Dodgers covering the run line, while the Coors Field environment and Lauer's home-run susceptibility support the over cashing in this matchup.
Final Score Prediction
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 8 runs
- Colorado Rockies: 5 runs
This projection reflects the Dodgers' offensive advantage, Feltner's struggles on the mound, and enough contribution from the Rockies offense to keep this game rolling toward a high-scoring finish at Coors Field.
How to Wager On Dodgers vs Rockies
Bettors looking to get down on Dodgers vs Rockies have several strong angles to weigh, from the run line to the total, especially with Los Angeles heavily favored and the market showing overwhelming support for the Dodgers throughout the day. For additional tools and analysis before making a final call, our AI picks page offers model-driven projections, while our Dimers review and Oddible review provide additional ways to cross-check tonight's number on Los Angeles and Colorado before wagering.
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