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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Friday.
MLB action continues on Friday at 6:40 PM ET as the Colorado Rockies lock horns with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies will have Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 5.09 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Rockies are going with Chase Dollander (3-2, 3.38 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Rockies vs. Phillies game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB matchup between the Rockies and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Phillies a 67% chance of beating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Rockies vs. Phillies odds [5/8/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockies | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-117) | -1.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | o7.5 (+102) | u7.5 (-123) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rockies vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Phillies -1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +190 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rockies vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Phillies and Rockies at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Friday's MLB matchup.
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