MLB matchup analysis
Orioles vs Rockies Prediction, Odds and Model Pick
Monday, August 31, 2026 at Coors Field · 8:40 PM ET
LyDia decision: Pass on Orioles vs Rockies
The case for Baltimore Orioles
The case for Colorado Rockies
Why it is not official
Why the setup score is what it is
Why the price is what it is
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The combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Final result
Orioles 2, Rockies 1
How the analysis held up
Baltimore Orioles won, the side LyDia's model favored.
Cade Povich (Baltimore Orioles), the starter LyDia's pitcher score favored, actually outpitched Tanner Gordon: 5.0 IP, 1 ER (1.80 ERA) against 5.0 IP, 1 ER (1.80 ERA). The edge held up. Both starters were sharp; the edge is a narrow one between two good outings.
The Baltimore Orioles bullpen was not flagged pregame, but it had a night worth noting: 0 earned runs allowed over 4.0 relief innings (0.00 ERA) — quietly better than the pregame read implied.
The Colorado Rockies bullpen was flagged as elevated risk pregame (Tired). In relief it actually allowed 1 earned run over 4.0 innings (2.25 ERA) — the risk read did not show up on the scoreboard tonight.
Baltimore Orioles scored 2, 3.8 fewer than the 5.8 pregame projection.
Colorado Rockies scored 1, 3 fewer than the 4 pregame projection.
Game information
| Matchup | Baltimore Orioles at Colorado Rockies |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| First pitch | 8:40 PM ET |
| Venue | Coors Field |
| Starting pitchers | Cade Povich vs Tanner Gordon |
| Weather | Game-time forecast: 78°F, 23% precipitation chance, 4 mph wind from SE. |
Starting pitcher matchup
Full Pitcher Matchup Tool →| Metric | Orioles | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Pitching plan | Limited starter | Traditional starter |
| Expected innings | 4⅓ | 4⅔ |
| Throws | L | R |
| LyDia pitcher score (higher is better) | 59 | 54 |
| ERA (lower is better) | 4.06 | 5.19 |
| WHIP (lower is better) | 1.32 | 1.41 |
| K/9 (higher is better) | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| K-BB% (higher is better) | 10.9% | 14.4% |
| K% (higher is better) | 18.6% | 18.7% |
| BB% (lower is better) | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| BB/9 (lower is better) | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| HR/9 (lower is better) | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Ground-ball rate | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| Fly-ball rate | 54.0% | 63.0% |
Pitcher edge: LyDia gives Cade Povich a 5-point edge over Tanner Gordon, driven mainly by ERA (4.06 vs 5.19) and HR/9 (1.45 vs 1.77).
How to read this: the scorecards above name the starters; every number lives in this table.
Strikeout Projections Full strikeout projections →
Same data source as the Pitcher Matchup Tool, where every starter on the slate is compared side by side.
Recent form
Full Stats page →Orioles are 7-3 in their last 10 and averaging 5.2 runs per game over the last 15 days; Rockies are 2-8 in their last 10 and averaging 4.4 runs per game over the last 15 days. On the season Orioles carry the better run differential per game (-0.12 against -1.04).
| Metric | Orioles | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 | 7-3 | 2-8 |
| Last 10 by venue (away team on the road, home team at home) | 8-2 on the road | 0-10 at home |
| OPS, last 15 days | 0.711 | 0.706 |
| wOBA, last 15 days (hot/cold read) | 0.311 | 0.317 |
| Runs per game, last 15 days | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| K% last 15 days (lower is better) | 24.6% | 23.2% |
Last 15 days only. Hot and cold streaks for all 30 teams live on the Stats page.
30-day offense
Full offense tool →| Last 30 days | Orioles | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | 0.712 | 0.736 |
| Runs per game | 4.32 (-0.229 vs szn) | 4.54 (-0.138 vs szn) |
| wOBA (model offense input) | 0.313 | 0.325 |
| K% (lower is better) | 25.5% (+1.1% vs szn) | 21.9% (-0.8% vs szn) |
Over the last 30 days the Rockies have been the better offense, 0.325 wOBA to 0.313. Orioles are striking out at 25.5% over the window — something the opposing starter can lean on.
Season profile
Full Stats page →| Metric | Orioles | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 68-69 | 52-85 |
| Run differential / game (team quality) | -0.12 | -1.04 |
| Runs scored / game (offense, season) | 4.55 | 4.67 |
| Runs allowed / game (defense, season, lower better) | 4.67 | 5.71 |
| Season OPS | 0.716 | 0.737 |
| K% season (lower is better) | 24.4% | 22.8% |
| OPS vs opposing hand (season) | 0.715 | 0.702 |
Season-long team quality, not recent form. Run differential and run environment come from the season standings; splits for all 30 teams live on the Stats page, including the run environment table.
The Map
Full interactive map →Every team on today's slate, on any two axes you pick. Orioles and Rockies are highlighted.
Bullpen matchup
Full Bullpen Fatigue Index →Risk is what the model actually uses: fatigue blended with how well the pen has pitched. High fatigue with high efficiency is a tired pen that is still getting outs.
| Metric | Orioles | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 7.4/10, Tired | 7.1/10, Tired |
| Efficiency | 6.9/10, Effective | 4.8/10, Average |
| Combined risk | 6.5/10, Tired | 7.2/10, Tired |
| Relief innings, last 7 days | 19.7 | 25.7 |
| Back-to-back arms | 7 | 6 |
| 7-day ERA | 1.37 | 3.86 |
| 7-day WHIP | 1.17 | 1.60 |
Fatigue measures workload. Efficiency measures recent run prevention. Combined risk is what the moneyline and totals systems use.
Run total projection
Full Totals Projections →The model projects 1.1 runs below the market total. A research lean still requires a setup rating of at least 7.0/10. Team totals remain research-only until their graded sample is established.
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