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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.

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J.P. Hoornstra

J.P. HOORNSTRA

J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball content for Inside the Dodgers, and is the author of 'The 50 Greatest Dodger Games Of All Time.' He once recorded a keyboard solo on the same album as two of the original Doors.

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