MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (48-31) vs. Colorado Rockies (18-60)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (48–31) vs. Colorado Rockies (18–60)
  • Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
  • First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
  • Broadcast: SportsNet LA, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Dodgers sit atop the NL West, riding a 7–3 stretch and leading the league in nearly every major offensive category. They’ve already swept the Rockies in a three-game set earlier this season and have won seven straight head-to-head matchups.

The Rockies, meanwhile, are buried in last place with a staggering –202 run differential and a 29.5-game deficit in the division. They’ve lost 11 straight night games against winning NL teams and are just 8–29 at home.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Los Angeles Dodgers – TBD

  • Scouting Report: The Dodgers have not officially named a starter, but signs point to a bullpen game or a spot start from Justin Wrobleski, who’s coming off back-to-back quality outings. Regardless of who starts, LA’s offense is expected to carry the load.

Colorado Rockies – Germán Márquez (RHP)

  • Record: 3–8
  • ERA: 6.11
  • WHIP: 1.64
  • Last Start: 5.2 IP, 0 ER vs. Nationals
  • Scouting Report: Márquez has improved in June (3.48 ERA), but was torched for 7 ER in 0.2 IP in his last outing vs. the Dodgers. Opponents are hitting .315 against him this season.

Players to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani: 26 HR, 49 RBI – 3-for-8 with a HR vs. Márquez in his career
  • Will Smith: .328 AVG – Team leader in batting average
  • Andy Pages: 4 HR, 12 RBI in last 10 games – riding a 3-game hit streak
  • Mookie Betts: 9 HR, 35 BB – 3-game hit streak entering Tuesday

Colorado Rockies

  • Hunter Goodman: .284 AVG, 14 HR, 48 RBI – 5-game hit streak, 3 HR in last 5 games
  • Jordan Beck: .262 AVG, 10 HR – 4 triples and 14 doubles
  • Ryan McMahon: 12 HR, 41 BB – .222 AVG but key power bat
  • Mickey Moniak: .245 AVG, 11 HR – 5 triples and 6 doubles

Trends

  • Dodgers are 9–1 in last 10 vs. Rockies, including 4–0 at Coors Field
  • Rockies are 6–33 when listed as +190 or worse on the moneyline
  • OVER has hit in 6 of Dodgers’ last 8 road games vs. NL West
  • “Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs” has hit in 7 of last 8 Dodgers games at Coors Field

How to Watch Dodgers vs Rockies – June 24, 2025

  • TV Channels: SportsNet LA (LAD), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (COL)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV
  • Radio: AM 570 LA Sports (LAD), KOA 850 AM (COL)

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 275

Colorado Rockies             12

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025

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