Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions June 26th 2025

Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers June 26th 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. The game is set for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 3:10 PM. Fans can catch the action on COLR as the two NL West teams meet for an afternoon game under clear skies.

The Dodgers, managed by Dave Roberts, come in with a strong 49-31 record this season. Their road record is 19-17. Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers, bringing an ERA of 3.31. The Rockies, led by interim manager Warren Schaeffer, have struggled with an 18-61 record. Austin Gomber will start for the Rockies, with an ERA of 8.38.

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Dodgers vs Rockies Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies
• Venue: Coors Field in Denver, CO
• Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
• Betting Odds: Dodgers MoneyLine -289, Rockies MoneyLine +234

The Dodgers Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a 9-7 win against the Colorado Rockies. Key performances included Michael Conforto with a home run and three RBIs, and Shohei Ohtani adding a home run and two RBIs. The Dodgers’ offense showed power with 14 hits, including six for extra bases, which helped them secure the win.

The Dodgers lead the league in several key offensive categories, including batting average (.265), on-base percentage (.339), and slugging percentage (.462). They have also hit 125 home runs, which is the most in the league. This offensive strength makes them a tough team to beat, as they consistently put runs on the board.

Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers, bringing a solid ERA of 3.31 and a perfect 3-0 record. He will face Austin Gomber of the Rockies, who has struggled with an ERA of 8.38. With their strong lineup and Kershaw on the mound, the Dodgers have a good chance to win this game.

The Rockies Can Win If…

The Colorado Rockies are looking to bounce back after a 9-7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In that game, the Rockies had 14 hits and 6 extra-base hits. Jordan Beck and Michael Toglia were key players, each getting 3 hits and driving in runs.

The Rockies have shown they can hit for power, ranking 10th in the league with 129 doubles. Hunter Goodman is a standout player with a .287 batting average and 14 home runs. The team’s ability to hit doubles could be a factor in their favor.

Austin Gomber will start for the Rockies with an ERA of 8.38. Despite the high ERA, the Rockies have had solid performances from players like Germán Márquez in recent games. With strong hitting and potential for improvement on the mound, the Rockies have a chance to win.

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Kershaw’s Milestone on the Horizon

Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is eight strikeouts shy of 3,000, a feat only 19 pitchers have ever reached. The 37-year-old lefty will chase the mark Thursday afternoon in Denver, where he’s 27–11 with a 3.30 ERA over 50 career starts. In his latest outing at St. Louis he punched out seven in five innings, and with Colorado averaging nearly 10 strikeouts per game, another big K total is within reach—if pitch count allows. Check live side and total lines at the Scores and Stats MLB odds board.

Rotation Matchup

The Dodgers will send Kershaw (3–0, 3.31 ERA) to the hill against lefty Austin Gomber (0–1, 8.38 ERA). Gomber debuted with five scoreless frames on June 15 but was torched for nine runs last Friday. Kershaw, meanwhile, has averaged 6⅓ innings and 6.32 strikeouts per start versus Colorado, making this a classic star-against-struggling-opponent duel.

Rockies’ Offensive Shuffle

Interim manager Warren Schaeffer has juggled his lineup since May 11, moving Tyler Freeman, Jordan Beck and Hunter Goodman to the top. Freeman’s 12-game hitting streak and Beck’s .314 average over 13 games have paid dividends, while Goodman’s power adds another threat. Their collective surge fueled back-to-back come-from-behind wins earlier in the series.

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The Lean

The Dodgers are the favorites with a MoneyLine of -289. The Rockies are at +234. The Dodgers have strong hitting stats, ranking first in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and home runs. The Rockies struggle with a lower batting average and on-base percentage. My model projects the Dodgers to win with a score of 8-4.

The current over/under line is set at 12.0. The Dodgers’ strong offense and the Rockies’ pitching struggles suggest a high-scoring game. The Dodgers’ pitching also ranks low, which could allow the Rockies to score. My model projects a total score of 12, so the recommendation is to take the over.

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