posted September 13, 2007 at 18:31 in MLB Free Picks

The Rockies are 7-3 in their last ten games and 33-41 on the road this season. Heading into tonight’s matchup Colorado has a two-game winnings streak.

The Phillies are 4-6 in their last ten games and 42-32 at home this season. Philadelphia heads into tonight’s contest on a two-game losing streak.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my Free Baseball Betting Pick:

Key Rockies Trends

The Rockies are 7-0 in Francis' last seven starts after allowing two runs or less 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 7-1 in Francis' last eight starts as a favorite.

Key Phillies Trends

The Phillies are 19-8 in their last 27 after scoring two runs or less in their previous game.

The Phillies are 3-7 in their last ten games following a loss.

The Phillies are 2-6 in their last eight vs. National League West.

Key Totals Trends

The Over is 6-1-1 in Francis' last eight starts as a road favorite.

The Over is 5-1 in Francis' last six Thursday starts.

The Over is 4-0-1 in Durbin's last five starts vs. a team with a winning record.

The Over is 5-0 in Durbin's last five starts as an underdog.

Key Head-to-Head Trends

The Over is 6-2-1 in the last nine meetings in Philadelphia.

The Rockies are 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

The Over is 7-3 in the last ten meetings.

For a more in-depth report on this game click Baseball Trends.

The Pitchers: Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Francis is 15-7 in 30 starts covering 191.1 innings. Francis has 140 strikeouts, 53 walks and an ERA of 4.05.

Phillies starting pitcher J.D. Durbin is 6-5 in nine starts and seven relief appearances covering 60.1 innings. Durbin has 35 strikeouts, 33 walks and a 6.12 ERA.

Analysis: Take the Rockies, behind their best starting pitcher, Jeff Francis, to make it three in a row over the suddenly struggling Phillies.

MLB Free Picks: Rockies 8 Phillies 5

07:05 PM EST MLB Odds

Colorado Rockies Jeff Francis - L -124

Philadelphia Phillies J.D. Durbin - R +114 

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