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Dodgers vs Rockies: How to Watch, Odds, Predictions and More for Game 2

J.P. Hoornstra|
Jun 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) safely steals second against Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador (1) in the eighth inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) safely steals second against Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador (1) in the eighth inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports | Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

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The Mookie Betts-less era of the Dodgers' 2024 season got off on the right foot Monday. Shohei Ohtani stepped into the leadoff spot and went 3 for 5 with a walk in the Dodgers' 9-5 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field. Colorado will look for revenge in Game 2 of the four-game series on Tuesday.

Here's what you need to know about the game:

How to Watch

• Time: 5:40 p.m. PT

• Location: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado

• TV: SportsNet LA

• Radio: 570-AM

Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -192 / Rockies +160

• Over/Under: 11

All odds via DraftKings

Predictions

Walker Buehler hasn't quite found his stride this season, posting a 1-4 record with a 4.64 ERA. His performance at Coors Field is unlikely to improve those numbers. He's 3-1 with a 4.89 ERA in 11 games (nine starts) in the Mile High stadium in his career. Despite the injury to Betts, the Dodgers still boast a potent offense despite injuries. With Austin Gomber (1-4, 4.26 ERA) showing signs of regression, the Dodgers should find some success. My prediction: the total runs will surpass 12.

More

• The Dodger bullpen has been exceptional recently, with an ERA of 2.43 in their last 50 games, second-best in MLB. Their season ERA of 3.14 also ranks second in the Majors.

• Ohtani continues to impress with a .944 OPS in June, even though it's a slight notch below his .988 OPS for the season. He currently stands ten steals away from his career-high of 26, achieved back in 2021.

• Freddie Freeman is maintaining a .342 batting average since May 24 and on Monday tied a franchise record with five walks in a single game.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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J.P. Hoornstra
J.P. HOORNSTRA

J.P. Hoornstra is an On SI Contributor. A veteran of 20 years of sports coverage for daily newspapers in California, J.P. covered MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels (occasionally of Anaheim) from 2012-23 for the Southern California News Group. His first book, The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games of All-Time, published in 2015. In 2016, he won an Associated Press Sports Editors award for breaking news coverage. He once recorded a keyboard solo on the same album as two of the original Doors.

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