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Read Article Rockies vs. Diamondbacks prediction: Why Arizona is favored to win Friday's MLB matchup [5/22/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks predictions for MLB Friday.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at Chase Field on Friday, beginning at 9:40 PM ET.
Michael Soroka (6-2, 3.49 ERA) will be on the bump for the Diamondbacks, pitting him against Tomoyuki Sugano (4-3, 4.02 ERA) for the Rockies.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Diamondbacks as the most likely winner of the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB game between the Rockies and Diamondbacks, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Diamondbacks a 69% chance of defeating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Diamondbacks (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of nine runs has a 59% chance of going over.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds [5/22/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockies | Diamondbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +192 | -220 |
| Total | o9 (-114) | u9 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Diamondbacks -1.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Diamondbacks | -220 |
| Total | Over 9 | -114 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB game between the Diamondbacks and Rockies at Chase Field is scheduled to begin at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Chase Field
Conclusion
We predict the Diamondbacks, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Friday's MLB matchup.
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