Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies: Prediction for the match on 20 May 2025

Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 20, 2025

On Tuesday, the Colorado Rockies will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. This will be the first game of a three-game MLB series. Which team wins this opener? Below, we will preview this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Colorado Rockies: Form and Statistics

The Colorado Rockies failed to force a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in their last series despite proving stubborn in their game two which ended 12-14 win. However, this team suffered a defeat in the opener, where they failed to score, while conceding eight runs. Yet, the finale was a close one with a 1-0 score which ended in Diamondbacks’ favour. Ahead of this game, Colorado Rockies have now lost 13 times in their last 15 matches, leaving them bottom of the National League with a 0.174 PCT. 

Colorado Rockies Team News

Kyle Freeland will get the ball for the Colorado Rockies in this opener. This season, the 32-year-old left-hander has started nine times and had a 0-6. He could only average 6.15 earned runs and 1.59 WHIP in 45.1 innings.

Philadelphia Phillies: Form and Statistics

The Philadelphia Phillies are enjoying themselves right now and are just one win behind conference leading Los Angeles Dodgers who suffered a sweeping defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers last time out. In the Phillies' last series, they took on an inconsistent Pittsvurgh Pirates and completed a sweep. In the opener, this team pulled off a 8-4 win and then dunked them 5-2 in game two. However, the finale was a bit tough but a one-run decision came in the 5th inning. However, the Philadelphia Phillies now have a 28-18 record which see them sit third in the National League and second in the East Division with a 0.609 PCT.

Philadelphia Phillies Team News

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to start Christopher Sanchez on the mound in this opening game. This season, Christopher Sanchez has started eight matches and had a 4-1 record. In those matches, he had a 2.91 average earned runs and 1.22 WHIP in 43.1 innings.

Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Tips & Odds

• The Colorado Rockies have the worst winning record this season and are underdogs in this game. However, they won one game of their last series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and could pull off a surprising opener here. A win option for the home side is available on 1Xbet with odds at 3.21.
• The Philadelphia Phillies have won their last three games and have not lost their last three matches against the Colorado Rockies. Away from home, the visitors are favourites with the bookies backing them with a 1.40 odds money on Bet365.
• The Philadelphia Phillies have now scored five or fewer runs in five of their last seven matches. Away from home, under 6.5 runs is available on Betway bookmaker with odds at 1.74.
• The Colorado Rockies have scored three or fewer runs in five of their last six matches. Under 3.5 runs for the home team is available on Betway with odds at 1.83.
• The last four meetings of this fixture have ended with fewer runs. In fact, the most runs scored in that run was seven. Under 10.0 total match runs is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.95.
• The Philadelphia Phillies have been favourites in 37 games this season and won 23 (62.2%) of those contests. However, the Colorado Rockies have come away with seven wins in the 43 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.

Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Match Prediction 20 May 2025

The Colorado Rockies have not been a challenger this season, and it is impossible to expect any miracle from them. While they have been the worst team all season, their continuous performances does not show any sign of redemption and possibility of turning the tables around. Philadelphia Phillies on the other hand remain a serious contender and their chances of finishing top of the National League are high, and they looked very solid against the Pittsburgh Pirates in their last series. While the Philadelphia Phillies have not done much offensively lately or give that number of runs expected from them, it is important to respect what their defense line has averaged this season, giving them a clear edge already in both ends of the pitch against this Colorado Rockies side. I do not trust the Colorado Rockies in this one and like every other person, it is understandable, as it is now with time everyone will accept they are out of possibly pulling off a serious run that could earn them a playoff spot. Therefore, I will back the Philadelphia Phillies to get a run line win, as this game should end with a few runs. 

Our match prediction is handicap W2(-2) with odds at 1.74 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a run in the first inning (yes) with odds at 1.80 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is under 10.5 runs with odds at 1.83 on Betway bookmaker.