Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Pick – 8/20/2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies split the first two games of their four-game series from Colorado. The Dodgers scored in double-digits after being upset in the opening game of the series. Los Angeles is a heavy favorite again in this game with Shohei Ohtani on the mound. Here, I have broken down this matchup and made my Dodgers vs Rockies prediction below.
Our Dodgers vs Rockies Pick
- Pick: Over 11.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
- Date & Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 8:40 PM EDT
- Starting Pitchers: Shohei Ohtani (LAD) vs. Tanner Gordon (COL)
- Stadium: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: SportsNet LA, Rockies.TV
Key Storylines
- Shohei Ohtani’s Return to the Mound: Ohtani is set to make his 10th start of the season. He pitched 4.1 innings against the Angels in his last start. That was his longest appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers are cautiously managing his workload to prevent overexertion. But he is lasting longer into games as he goes and it will be interesting to see how deep he goes into this one.
- Rockies’ Struggles at Home: Colorado has a dismal 20-44 record at Coors Field this season. They have a 36-90 record. They have been dominated by the Dodgers in 2025. But they did steal one game in this series and will look to get another tonight.
- Ohtani’s Success at Coors Field: Ohtani has excelled at Coors Field in his career. He won’t be able to focus solely on hitting tonight. But he still has a shot to make an impact at the plate for LA in this matchup.
Recent Team Streaks
- Dodgers: Los Angeles has won 11 of their last 12 games against the Rockies. They got a decisive 11-4 victory in the previous game on Tuesday.
- Rockies: Colorado had a four-game winning streak snapped by the Dodgers last night.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Will Smith | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Freddie Freeman | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Dodgers hold a 7-1 lead in the season series against the Rockies this year.
- Six of LA’s seven wins over Colorado have come by two runs or more.
- The Dodgers are favored by 2.5 runs in this game instead of the typical 1.5-run runline.
Dodgers vs Rockies Model Projection
- Score Projection: Dodgers 8 – Rockies 5
- Win Probability: Dodgers 75%, Rockies 25%
Final Thoughts
We are expecting another high-scoring game between the Dodgers and Rockies in this matchup. Los Angeles put up a huge offensive number on Tuesday and they should be able to get to Tanner Gordon here as well. No matter how long Ohtani lasts on the mound in this game, we’ll take the over as there isn’t much value on betting the Dodgers to win here.
