Rockies vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction – 5/18/2025

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Last Updated: 05/17/2025 at 10:27 PM ET

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks 05/18/25 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 5/18/2025, 8:10 PM UTC
Latest Odds: ARI -356 ; O/U 9.25

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction

The Colorado Rockies will be returning to Chase Field on Sunday, where they will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Colorado Rockies are 7-37 and are ranked 30th according to ESPN in the mid May rankings. Colorado have struggled playing against the Diamondbacks in Arizona, losing to them in the last four games played at Chase Field. Chase Dollander is headed to the mound for the Rockies in this game, he has a 6.88 ERA and a 1.47 whip this year. Colorado has the 19th best bullpen so far this season. Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies this year with a .292 batting average and 25 RBI. Colorado is only 1-4 in their last five games played.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 24-21 record and are ranked 10th according to ESPN mid May rankings. The Diamondbacks are 2-0 in their last two games played against Colorado. Merrill Kelly will be Arizona's starting pitcher on Sunday, he has pitched well in his last three starts against Colorado giving up only eleven hits and four runs. Arizona has the 25th ranked bullpen so far this season. Eugenio Suárez leads the Diamondbacks this year with 13 home runs and 34 RBI. The Diamondbacks are 3-2 in their last five games played. 

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Pick Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are 0-4 in their last four games played at Chase Field. Arizona has lead the series winning seven games and only losing three over the last ten games played between these two teams. Merrill Kelly has pitched well against the Rockies and will lead the Diamondbacks to a strong start in this matchup. The Diamondbacks will get some timely hitting against Colorado starter Dollander and get the job done at home on Sunday night. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 6-4. 

Our Free MLB Pick for Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5