The Miami Marlins are set to clash with the Colorado Rockies at the hitter-friendly Coors Field. The Marlins’ starting pitcher, Sandy Alcantara, faces off against the Rockies’ Karl Kauffmann. Despite being on the road, Miami is the favorite with a -169 price. Reflecting the thin air of Denver that tends to favor hitters, the total sits at a high 11 in anticipation of runs aplenty.

The Rockies have been forced to push Kauffmann into the big leagues due to their starting rotation’s depletion. He was hit hard by the Texas Rangers in his last outing, managing to hold steady for the first three innings before a meltdown in the fourth. However, having pitched for Michigan in the College World Series, the nerves may have settled, and we could see a more composed performance from him in this game.

On the other side, Alcantara will take the mound for the Marlins. There’s no denying his talent, but management’s questionable decision-making around his usage has often left him on the mound an inning too long, leading to late-inning collapses. Miami’s reluctance to utilize their bullpen at critical moments might just give the Rockies a window of opportunity to clinch the game.

Despite the Marlins’ price, backing the Rockies at +143 could offer value, given the potential for late-inning twists in this game. In the thin air of Denver, expect the unexpected as both teams strive to exploit the conditions to their favor.