Posted on
10/2/2007 3:48:18 PM
MLB Betting Trends – Colorado Rockies (90-73) at Philadelphia Phillies (89-73)
By Eric Williams
The Rockies are 9-1 in their last ten games and 39-42 on the road this season. Colorado has won three consecutive games heading into this matchup, including a one-game playoff over the San Diego Padres to earn their spot in the postseason.
The Phillies are 7-3 in their last ten games and 47-34 at home this season.
Here is a look at tonight's key trends followed by my Free Baseball Betting Pick:
Key Rockies Trends
The Rockies are 5-0 in Francis' last five starts after allowing five runs or more in their previous game.
The Rockies are 6-0 in Francis' last six starts following a team loss in their previous game.
The Rockies are 5-0 in Francis' last five Wednesday starts.
Key Phillies Trends
The Phillies are 4-0 in Hamels' last four starts when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game.
The Phillies are 4-0 in Hamels' last four starts after scoring five runs or more in their previous game.
The Phillies are 4-0 in Hamels' last four starts when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 9-0 in Francis' last nine starts vs. National League East.
The Under is 5-1-4 in Francis' last ten Wednesday starts.
The Under is 4-0 in Hamels' last four starts during game one of a series.
The Under is 4-0 in Hamels' last four home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
The Over is 7-2-1 in the last ten meetings in Philadelphia.
For a more in-depth report on this game click Baseball Trends.
The Pitchers: Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Francis is 17-9 in 34 starts covering 215.1 innings. Francis has 165 strikeouts, 63 walks and an ERA of 4.22.
Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels is 15-5 in 28 starts covering 183.1 innings. Hamels has 177 strikeouts, 43 walks and a 3.39 ERA.
Analysis: Each team has a solid starter going in this matchup but I have to go with the Phillies and Cole Hamels in this matchup. Hamels is a future all-star in the making and has the stuff to win a Cy Young at some point in his career. Take the Phillies to beat Jeff Francis and the Rockies in a tight ball game.
MLB Free Picks: Phillies 5 Rockies 3
03:05 PM EST MLB Odds
Colorado Rockies Jeff Francis - L +130
Philadelphia Phillies Cole Hamels - L -145
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