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Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction & Odds Today: Ohtani Closes Out Regular Season at Coors

Andrew Brennan

Last Updated: September 27, 2024 2:43 PM EDT • 3 min 6 sec read.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates after clinching the National League West.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates after clinching the National League West. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea via Imagn Images.

The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to Denver to take on the Colorado Rockies fresh off clinching the NL West with Thursday's victory over the San Diego Padres, and it's fair to wonder if they'll be feeling the effects of their postgame celebration.

  • The Dodgers don't have much to play for on Friday, but does it even matter against the lowly Rockies?
  • Los Angeles is still trading as a -190 favorite, and the total for this game is set at 11.5, telling us one of our best sports betting sites believes the road team will still show up
  • Shohei Ohtani finished the three-game series against the Padres without a home run, but does he end that streak at hitter-friendly Coors Field?

First pitch for this contest is expected for 8:10 p.m. ET, and our Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction believes the road club will do enough to earn a relatively meaningless victory.

Dodgers vs. Rockies predictions

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  • Shohei Ohtani to hit a home run ()

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Who will win Dodgers vs. Rockies?

First pitch: 8:10 p.m. ET, Coors Field

Dodgers to win (-190) ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: | Implied probability: 65.52%

Sure, this game doesn't matter much for the Dodgers. But the Rockies haven't had anything to play for over the last *checks notes* 159 games. 

L.A. is still a heavy favorite for good reason on Friday. Even if the Dodgers sit a number of starters - including the now-injured Freddie Freeman - they still boast enough talent to blow the Rockies out of the water.

The Rockies are set to finish with likely the third-worst record in baseball. They own the second-worst offense in the league and the worst pitching.

Taking the mound for the home team is Cal Quantrill, who's walked 15 batters across his last three starts. He faced the Dodgers in his previous outing, going only 4 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits and four walks.

I'm not sure what the Dodgers will be more excited for: clinching the NL West on Thursday or facing Quantrill on Friday.

Meanwhile, we still have no idea who's pitching for the Dodgers. Betway simply has it listed as "Undefined." Oddly enough, I think "Undefined" may be better than Quantrill.

The best bet for this game might just be the Over on 11.5 at +100. I'd probably make that a four-star pick and could see myself betting it long before I touch either team on the moneyline.

Additionally, you can just have fun watching and cheer for runs, rather than sweat out the performance of a potentially weakened Dodgers lineup.

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Shohei Ohtani prop bet

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Prediction: Ohtani to hit a home run (+185) ⭐⭐

Even if the Dodgers sit a number of starters, you have to imagine Ohtani will play. After all, it's easy being just a designated hitter, according to people who still believe Francisco Lindor should win NL MVP.

In all seriousness, I do expect Ohtani to suit up and continue to add to his otherworldly 2024 resume. He enters this contest with 53 home runs and 56 stolen bases, and as is the case with every point LeBron James scores going forward, Ohtani is simply adding to the impossible combination of nukes and steals that no one will ever top.

Coors will be extremely hitter-friendly as usual. The stadium boosts home run probability by 28% and runs by 39% versus the league average, according to Ballpark Pal's park factors.

If Ohtani gets a hold of one, and he usually does - he hit a 102.8-mph single on Thursday - then the unicorn has a very good chance of going yard against the Rockies.

Additionally, Quantrill comes in with one of the highest home-runs-per-fly-ball rates in the league. Bring your glove to the ballpark if you're sitting in the outfield.

Best odds: | Implied probability: 35.09%

Dodgers vs. Rockies odds & game info

  • When: Thursday, Sept. 27
  • First pitch: 8:10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Coors Field, Denver
  • How to watch: Spectrum SportsNet LA
  • Favorite: Dodgers ()

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Andrew Brennan
Andrew Brennan is a publishing editor for Sportsbook Review. He also heads the website’s MLB coverage, from the various futures markets to daily picks. Andrew believes a math-based approach is the best way to enjoy long-term success in sports betting, and he’s spent the better part of the last year fine-tuning his own process for MLB, NBA, and NFL picks. Andrew uses eight different sportsbooks to find the best odds available and various projection models to gather as much information as he can. His most used sportsbooks are bet365, FanDuel, and theScore Bet. When it comes to daily projection models, he regularly references NumberFire across all sports, as it’s one of the best free tools available. In terms of which daily markets Andrew attacks, he almost exclusively bets on pitcher strikeouts for baseball. When the winter rolls around, you’ll see him providing more variety when it comes to the NBA (points, assists, rebounds) and NFL (almost any offensive-based player prop). He used these tools to go +150 units in 2023. Andrew is also a passionate fantasy sports player. He’s played fantasy football, fantasy Premier League, and fantasy baseball for the last decade. He graduated from Durham College with his diploma in journalism after earning his degree in law from Carleton University. He’s worked in sports media since early 2017, first contributing at FanSided before moving to theScore. He joined SBR in 2022.