Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions August 20th 2025

Ohtani Takes the Hill as Dodgers Look to Dominate in Denver

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue their series at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. First pitch is set for 8:40 PM ET under hot and clear conditions in Denver.

The Dodgers bounced back with an 11-4 rout on Tuesday behind 18 hits and now hand the ball to Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 3.47 ERA), who will make his 10th start of the season. Colorado counters with Tanner Gordon (3-5, 7.98 ERA), hoping to avoid another blowout in what’s shaping up to be a one-sided matchup on paper.

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Betting Odds:

• Dodgers Moneyline: -299
• Rockies Moneyline: +243
• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (-201), Rockies +1.5 (+166)
• Total: 11.5 (O/U: -115/-105)

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The Dodgers Can Win If…

Shohei Ohtani continues building his stamina and dominance. Though still on a pitch count, he’s allowed just a 3.47 ERA through nine starts. He’s also contributing at the plate with 44 home runs, tied for the NL lead.

Offensive Firepower:

• Freddie Freeman: .302 AVG, consistent contact
• Alex Call: 4-for-5 with a homer in Tuesday’s win
• Dodgers Rank: 2nd in MLB in home runs (187), .440 slugging (3rd)

“Are we playing our best defensive lineup? No… but you still got to score.”
— Dodgers manager Dave Roberts

If Ohtani gets run support and the Dodgers clean up their defense, they can cruise against a struggling Rockies staff.

The Rockies Can Win If…

They ride the Coors Field advantage and get a rare strong outing from Tanner Gordon. The rookie right-hander owns a 7.98 ERA but has flashed potential in brief stints. Colorado has also won four of its last five home games.

Key Players:

• Hunter Goodman: 25 HR, 69 RBI
• Warming Bernabel: .314 AVG
• Kyle Karros: .270 AVG with first MLB homer Tuesday

“I think the approach has gotten better consistently and our batting average has gone up every month of the year.”
— Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer

The Rockies need extra-base hits and discipline at the plate to hang with L.A.’s lineup.

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The Lean

The Dodgers are heavy favorites for a reason. Ohtani’s presence on the mound—even in a limited role—combined with the league’s second-best offense is too much for the Rockies’ league-worst pitching staff to contain.

Model Projection: Dodgers 7, Rockies 4
Pick: Dodgers Moneyline (-299)
Runline Lean: Dodgers -1.5 (-201)
Total Lean: Under 11.5 (-105)

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