Phillies vs. Rockies odds, tips and betting trends - USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

In the final game of a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park, the Colorado Rockies (6-16) take on the Philadelphia Phillies (10-12), Sunday at 12:05 PM ET.

The Phillies are big home favorites (-297) versus the Rockies (+243). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Zack Wheeler (1-1), and Jose Urena (0-3) getting the nod for the Colorado Rockies.

These teams meet again after the Phillies took down the Rockies 4-3 yesterday. Connor Brogdon earned the win for the Phillies (1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K), and Nicholas Castellanos led the way offensively (3-for-4 with a double, two home runs and two RBI). Kyle Freeland (6.0 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 6 K) took the loss for the Rockies.

Ahead of the Phillies vs. Rockies matchup, here is what you need to prepare for Sunday’s baseball action, including viewing options.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 9:18 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

• Favorite: Phillies (-297, bet $297 to win $100)
• Underdog: Rockies (+243, bet $100 to win $243)
• Over/under: 8.5

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Phillies Stats and Trends

Phillies Betting Records

• This season, the Phillies have been favored 14 times and won eight, or 57.1%, of those games.
• Philadelphia has played as favorites of -297 or more once this season and won that game.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Phillies have a 74.8% chance to win.
• Philadelphia’s games have gone over the total in 10 of its 22 chances.
• The Phillies are 8-14-0 against the spread in their 22 chances this season.

Zack Wheeler (Phillies Probable Starter)

• Wheeler makes the start for the Phillies, his fifth of the season. He is 1-1 with a 4.79 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his last appearance on Tuesday, the right-hander threw five innings against the Chicago White Sox, giving up four earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
• The 32-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.79, with 10 strikeouts per nine innings, in four games this season. Opponents are hitting .277 against him.
• Wheeler will look to last five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 5.1 innings per outing.
• The opposing Rockies offense has a collective .245 batting average, and is 12th in the league with 181 total hits and 24th in MLB action with 83 runs scored. It has the 21st-ranked slugging percentage (.383) and ranks 22nd in home runs (19) in all of MLB.

Phillies Batting Stats

• The Phillies have hit 22 homers this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
• Fueled by 78 extra-base hits, Philadelphia ranks fourth in MLB with a .443 slugging percentage this season.
• The Phillies’ .276 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.
• Philadelphia has scored 95 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 15th in MLB.
• The Phillies have an on-base percentage of .335 this season, which ranks eighth in the league.
• Philadelphia is one of the least-disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking 29th with an average of 9.6 strikeouts per game.

Rockies Stats and Trends

Rockies Betting Records

• The Rockies have come away with four wins in the 16 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Colorado has played as an underdog of +243 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rockies have a 29.2% chance of pulling out a win.
• Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 10 of its 22 opportunities.
• The Rockies are 7-15-0 against the spread in their 22 games that had a posted line this season.

José Ureña (Rockies Probable Starter)

• Urena (0-3 with a 9.82 ERA and nine strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Rockies, his fifth of the season.
• The righty last appeared on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
• The 31-year-old has put up a 9.82 ERA and 5.5 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season, while allowing a batting average of .364 to his opponents.
• Urena will look to pick up his second game of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 3.6 innings per appearance.
• The opposing Phillies offense has the fourth-ranked slugging percentage (.443) and ranks 19th in home runs hit (22) in all of MLB. They have a collective .276 batting average, and are first in the league with 214 total hits and 15th in MLB play scoring 95 runs.

Rockies Batting Stats

• The Rockies average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 22nd in MLB action with 19 total home runs .
• This season, Colorado is 21st in the majors, slugging .383.
• The Rockies have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.245).
• The offense for Colorado is the No. 24 offense in MLB, scoring 3.8 runs per game (83 total runs).
• The Rockies’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 24th in MLB.

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Phillies vs. Rockies: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

• Game Day: Sunday, April 23, 2023
• Game Time: 12:05 PM ET
• Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
• TV Channel: MLB.tv
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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