{"id":679184,"date":"2026-04-19T15:15:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/679184\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:15:20","slug":"dodgers-vs-rockies-prediction-mlb-picks-for-sunday-april-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/679184\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction, MLB Picks for Sunday, April 19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers (15-5) and Colorado Rockies (8-13) will face each other in the third game of a four-game series on Sunday, April 19, at 3:10 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<p>Colorado was able to even the series up 1-1 on Saturday with a 1-run victory following a lopsided 7-1 defeat to the Dodgers on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>According to PrizePicks Team Picks, the Dodgers have a massive 72% implied probability to win on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we&#8217;ll break down our Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction and picks for Sunday\u2019s MLB showdown, including the run line, over\/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prizepicks.onelink.me\/LME0\/cncnoixl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Make your picks<\/a> for Dodgers vs. Rockies on PrizePicks now.<\/p>\n<p>{{mlb_offer_banner=&#8221;\/style-system\/ui-components-playbook&#8221;}}<\/p>\n<p>Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction, Winner Payout, Over\/Under \u2013 Sunday, April 19<\/p>\n<p>For the third game of the series, it will be the Dodgers SP Roki Sasaki (4.82 xFIP across 3 starts and 13.0 IP in 2026) and the Rockies SP Michael Lorenzen (4.49 xFIP across 4 starts and 16.2 IP) on the bump.<\/p>\n<p>After struggling as a starter in 2025, Sasaki is currently ranking in the 23rd percentile in xERA (5.31) and 12th percentile in walk rate (15.9%) through his first 3 starts in 2026, via <a href=\"https:\/\/baseballsavant.mlb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Baseball Savant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of who is on the mound for the Dodgers, they are typically going to get run support, as Los Angeles\u2019 loaded lineup is posting the best wRC+ (138), best wOBA (.378), and best ISO (.213) in the league so far, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fangraphs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FanGraphs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Rockies aren\u2019t pitching Lorenzen deep into games, as the veteran right-handed hurler has logged more than 5.0 IP in just one outing this year. He\u2019s in the 16th percentile in xERA (6.00) over those appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Although there have been some signs of life for Colorado\u2019s offense, they\u2019re currently recording the second-worst wRC+ (76), eighth-worst wOBA (.304), and highest strikeout rate (27.1%) in baseball.<\/p>\n<p>Dodgers vs. Rockies Winner Payout, Over\/Under \u2013 Sunday, April 19<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers enter Sunday\u2019s game as heavy road favorites, returning a 1.36x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the full payouts for the Dodgers vs. Rockies game on PrizePicks.<\/p>\n<p>Spread: Dodgers -2.5 (1.81x payout)Over\/Under: 11.5 (1.81x payout on Over)Game Winner Payout: Dodgers &#8211; 1.36x | Rockies &#8211; 2.94x<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prizepicks.onelink.me\/LME0\/cncnoixl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Play the Dodgers vs. Rockies spread or over\/under<\/a> on PrizePicks Team Picks to earn real money \u2014 available in 35 states!<\/p>\n<p>Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction on Over\/Under \u2013 4\/19\/26<\/p>\n<p>Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction on the run total for Sunday, April 19.<\/p>\n<p>Lock in your <a href=\"https:\/\/prizepicks.onelink.me\/LME0\/cncnoixl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction on PrizePicks<\/a> before the line moves.<\/p>\n<p>It will be the warmest (nearly 70 degrees) it has been all series on Sunday at Coors Field, and Lorenzen has coughed up multiple earned runs in three of his first four starts despite not making it out of the fourth inning in any of those outings.Sasaki has issued at least 2 walks in all three of his starts this season, and in his lone road start, he surrendered 2 HRs and 6 ERs to the Washington Nationals.Along with his forgettable xERA, Lorenzen is in the fifth percentile in xBA (.319), 10th percentile in strikeout rate (14.0%), and sixth percentile in hard-hit rate (54.2%).Against right-handed pitchers last season, the Dodgers produced the fourth-best wRC+ (114), third-best wOBA (.332), and fourth-best ISO (.187).Sasaki struggled against lefties in 2025, tallying a 6.49 xFIP, 1.55 WHIP, 17.6% walk rate, and 1.93 HR\/9 in that split. The Rockies can deploy at least five left-handed sluggers on Sunday.While the Rockies\u2019 bullpen has been solid to begin the season, they\u2019re still permitting the 11th-highest hard-hit rate (33.8%), which isn\u2019t ideal against a team like the Dodgers.Dodgers vs. Rockies Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks \u2013 4\/19\/26<\/p>\n<p>Here are the top Dodgers vs. Rockies picks to target on PrizePicks for Sunday, April 19. Today\u2019s MLB picks for PrizePicks include Kyle Tucker and Mickey Moniak.<\/p>\n<p>Dodgers OF Kyle Tucker vs. Rockies Projection: 2.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (Goblin)When facing right-handed pitchers in 2025, Kyle Tucker had a 137 wRC+, .364 wOBA, and .201 ISO. Even though he\u2019s gotten off to a slow start to begin his tenure with the Dodgers, he\u2019s still hitting near the top of a talented lineup.Lorenzen logged a 4.21 xFIP, 1.36 WHIP, and 1.39 HR\/9 to left-handed hitters last season. To begin this season, he\u2019s registering a 4.55 xFIP, 2.29 WHIP, and 3.86 HR\/9 in the same split.Despite the slow start, Tucker is currently on a four-game hitting streak, and he\u2019s totaled 2 HRs, 1 double, and 4 RBIs in that four-game sample.Coors Field has the highest park factor over the last three seasons, per Baseball Savant.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prizepicks.onelink.me\/LME0\/cncnoixl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Add Kyle Tucker to your PrizePicks Lineup now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>{{mlb_offer_banner=&#8221;\/style-system\/ui-components-playbook&#8221;}}<\/p>\n<p>Rockies OF Mickey Moniak vs. Dodgers Projection: 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIsMickey Moniak accrued a 119 wRC+, .360 wOBA, and .271 ISO vs. right-handed pitchers last year. He\u2019s notching a 177 wRC+, .458 wOBA, and .429 ISO in that split to begin this year.As mentioned, Sasaki had dismal metrics against lefties a season ago, and he has a 5.81 xFIP, 2.04 WHIP, and 2.89 HR\/9 in that split to start 2026.At home last season, Moniak had a 130 wRC+, .396 wOBA, and .295 ISO, compared to an 83 wRC+, .289 wOBA, and .195 ISO on the road.Moniak is also on a four-game hitting streak, and he\u2019s accumulated 3 doubles and 2 runs during that span.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prizepicks.onelink.me\/LME0\/cncnoixl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Add Mickey Moniak to your PrizePicks Lineup now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make Dodgers vs. Rockies Picks on PrizePicks<\/p>\n<p>We have two struggling pitchers squaring off at Coors Field on Sunday, which could lead to a plethora of runs. Will the Rockies extend their winning streak over the Dodgers to two, or will the reigning champs get back on track?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait until the first pitch happens \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/prizepicks.onelink.me\/LME0\/cncnoixl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">make your Dodgers vs. Rockies picks<\/a> on PrizePicks now and earn real money if you\u2019re right.<\/p>\n<p>Pick players, predict More or Less on their stats, and cash in if you\u2019re right. 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