Arizona Diamondbacks (21-23) vs. Colorado Rockies (18-28) May 17, 2026 3:10 pm EDT The Line: Colorado Rockies 129 / Arizona Diamondbacks -156; Over/Under: 10.5 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction for this MLB matchup on Sunday, May 17 th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Colorado Rockies have a 18-28 record this season and are sitting in the fifth place of the NL West. They have a 9-12 home record and are coming off a 4-2 win against the Diamondbacks. They will face the Rangers and the Diamondbacks next.
The Rockies have a .248 batting average this season, .314 OBP and .396 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 4.86 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. Mickey Moniak is the team’s best hitter with a .307 batting average, also leading the team in RBI with 28. Mickey Moniak adds a team high 12 home runs.
Michael Lorenzen (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies, and he has a 2-5 record, 6.55 ERA and 1.84 WHIP.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 21-23 record this season and are sitting in the third place of the NL West. They have a 9-14 away record and are coming off a 4-2 loss against the Rockies. They will face the Dodgers and the Rockies next.
The Diamondbacks have a .237 batting average this season, .304 OBP and .388 Slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.35 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Ildemaro Vargas is the team’s best hitter with a .338 batting average, also leading the team in RBI with 30. Ildemaro Vargas adds a team high 7 home runs.
Michael Soroka (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, and he has a 5-2 record, 3.53 ERA and 1.32 WHIP.
The Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Diamondbacks and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Colorado.
In this Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction, the Diamondbacks are coming as -155 road favorites. The Dbacks have the pitching edge today as Michael Soroka goes up against Michael Lorenzen. Soroka has one earned run or less in three of his last four starts, while Lorenzen has 4+ earned runs in two of his last three starts. Arizona has the better offense this season and has been the most consistent of the two lately, as the Rockies have scored just two runs or less in four of their last six games. Take the Diamondbacks on the moneyline.