MLB Odds: Red Sox vs Rockies

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Coors Field in an interleague contest. The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Daisuke Matsuzaka in this game. Matsuzaka has a 5-2 record and a 4.59 ERA this season. It'll be Jason Hammel toeing the rubber for the Rockies in this contest. Righthander Hammel is 5-3 with a 4.03 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Rockies scored three times in the ninth inning to come back and defeat the Red Sox 8-6 on Wednesday, as -168 favorites. That game's 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8) set by sportsbooks. Miguel Olivo belted a two-run homer for the Rockies, and Manuel Corpas tossed a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his second win in relief. Daniel Nava drove in three runs for the Red Sox, while Jonathan Papelbon gave up three runs in relief and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: Boston has lost 2 straight games. Colorado has won 2 straight games. Team records: Boston: 43-30 SU Colorado: 38-33 SU Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 10-0 Before playing San Francisco are 4-2 After playing Colorado are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 Colorado most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 5-5 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston Next up: Boston at San Francisco, Friday, June 25 Colorado at LA Angels, Friday, June 25 The founder of forensic sports handicapping, Stevie Vincent has been a professional gambler since 2002. His plays are now public and a must for totals bettors as mastering over/under is his specialty.