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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, beginning at 6:05 PM ET.
The Phillies will send Aaron Nola (2-3, 5.06 ERA) to the mound, while the Rockies will counter with Kyle Freeland (1-3, 5.04 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Rockies vs. Phillies game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Rockies and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 62% chance of defeating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Rockies vs. Phillies odds [5/9/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockies | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-134) | -1.5 (+115) |
| Moneyline | +157 | -184 |
| Total | o8.5 (-110) | u8.5 (+100) |
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 | +115 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +157 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 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
Saturday's MLB game between the Phillies and Rockies at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 6:05 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Time: 6:05 PM ET/3:05PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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