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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies
The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Friday.
The Phillies will trot Vince Velasquez out to the mound in this one. Right hander Velasquez has a 0-0 record and a 9.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Rockies will be German Marquez. The right hander has a 3.57 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rockies as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 10.5.
Last time out for Colorado, they were a 6-3 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rockies at 128 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 6-5 winner as they battled the Giants on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -118 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 9-9 SU
Philadelphia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Colorado
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing Colorado
Colorado:
Team record: 6-12 SU
Colorado is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia at Colorado Saturday, April 24