Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Prediction – 8/16/2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to bounce back against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Saturday night. The Rockies have been enduring a challenging season but they managed to get a win over the Diamondbacks last night. Now the Diamondbacks will look to respond after being dealt a huge blow to their Wild Card hopes. Here, I have broken this game down and you can keep reading to find my Diamondbacks vs Rockies prediction.
Our Diamondbacks vs Rockies Pick
- Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 8:10 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Ryne Nelson (ARI) vs Chase Dollander (COL)
- Stadium: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: COLR, ARID
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Ryne Nelson is 6–3 with 3.46 ERA and he will take the mound for the Diamondbacks in this game. Nelson has been a reliable member of Arizona’s rotation. His ability to limit hard contact and manage games effectively will help him against the Rockies’ lineup. Chase Dollander will start for Colorado. Dollander has struggled this season and has had issues with command and consistency. The Diamondbacks’ offense will look to exploit those weaknesses early in the game.
Key Players
- Bullpens: Both bullpens were phenomenal in Friday night’s game between these NL West rivals. The starting pitchers in the game gave up a combined seven runs during their time on the mound. But the bullpens came in after that and didn’t allow a single run. The bullpen that comes the closest to repeating that performance will give their team an advantage on Saturday.
- Hunter Goodman: The Rockies’ standout hitter clubbed a first-inning home run to help the Rockies take the lead on Friday night.
Recent Team Streaks
- Arizona Diamondbacks: The Diamondbacks had a three-game winning streak snapped by the Rockies on Friday.
- Colorado Rockies: The Rockies have won three of their last four games going into this contest.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Ketel Marte | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Hunter Goodman | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Arizona holds an 8-3 lead in the season series between these two teams.
- The first two games of this four-game series have both gone under their respective totals.
- The home team has won five of the last six games between these two teams.
Diamondbacks vs Rockies Model Projection
- Score Projection: Arizona Diamondbacks 6 – Colorado Rockies 4
- Win Probability: Arizona 55%, Colorado 45%
Final Thoughts
With Ryne Nelson on the mound, I think the Diamondbacks are well-positioned to secure a victory over the Rockies tonight. Chase Dollander’s struggles should mean plenty of early scoring chances for Arizona. Look for the snakes to take the lead early and to not give it back, as I expect them to take a 2-1 lead in this four-game set.
