Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction, MLB Picks for Tuesday, August 18

The first pitch of the matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers (75-51) and the Colorado Rockies (50-75) is set for 8:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 18. The Dodgers return a 1.47x payout to win as favorites, via PrizePicks.

The Dodgers had been held to just 3 runs in their previous two games before Monday, when they broke out for 11. Their offense came alive early, with 1 run in the second inning and 4 in the third, scoring multiple runs in three separate frames overall. 

Dodgers SP Blake Snell made his second start since returning from the IL, and for the second time, he allowed 1 earned run over 6 innings. With L.A. struggling lately, it needed a game like that entering a potential series-clincher tonight.

Below, we'll break down our Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction and picks for Tuesday’s MLB matchup, including the run line, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction, Winner Payout, Over/Under – Tuesday, August 18

The Dodgers will start Eric Lauer (5.38 xFIP in 98.1 IP, 18 appearances, 16 starts) against the Rockies. Lauer’s first six seasons in MLB were not good, returning just 3.9 WAR and a 4.31 ERA for the Padres and Brewers. He spent 2024 playing in Korea, then returned to MLB in 2025 with the Blue Jays. 

2025 would be Lauer’s breakout season, backed up by a 3.18 ERA and a 23.9% strikeout rate. 2026 didn't start well, as he posted a 6.69 ERA with the Blue Jays in 8 appearances. Toronto designated him for assignment and traded him to the Dodgers, where he looks like a new pitcher and has allowed more than 3 earned runs in just one of 10 starts.

Is it time to be concerned about the Dodgers? The back-to-back champions have had a rough patch, losing 11 of their last 16 games. Both the offense and pitching have struggled, ranking 24th in wOBA (.295) and 19th in ERA (4.39) since July 31.

Over the last few weeks, their lead in the National League West has been nearly cut in half from 14 games to 8. They've also lost ground in the race for the best record in the NL after dropping three of four to the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Rockies will counter with SP Ryan Feltner (4.98 xFIP in 87.0 IP, 18 starts) in Tuesday night's matchup. Colorado has the worst pitching staff in baseball, ranking last in xERA (5.21) and xFIP (4.72). Feltner is part of that group, with his 5.39 xERA ranking in the eighth percentile. 

He made a change this season by throwing the slider more often, up from 17.0% last year to 24.4% now. It’s been unsuccessful, as opponents have a .426 wOBA against the offering. He throws his changeup on 16.3% of his pitches, the third-highest rate, but might consider throwing it more (.225 wOBA, 45.6% whiff rate).

It’s another lost year for Colorado heading to its eighth consecutive losing season. The Rockies could also finish with the worst record in the league for the second straight year; they have only one fewer loss than the Angels and Athletics.

There is optimism for the future. The Rockies’ farm system has improved, rising from 27th in the preseason rankings to 16th, per MLB.com. They also have a top-30 prospect in SS Ethan Holliday, son of former Rockies OF Matt Holliday.

Dodgers vs. Rockies Winner Payout, Over/Under – Tuesday, August 18

The Dodgers enter Tuesday’s game as road favorites, returning a 1.47x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

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Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction on Over/Under – 8/18/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction on the run total for Tuesday, August 18.

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Unless otherwise noted, data used in this article is from Baseball Savant or FanGraphs.

• Feltner has allowed 5+ earned runs in two of his last four starts against the Dodgers.
• Lauer has an awful history at Mile High Stadium, posting a 10.43 ERA in 8 career starts.
• Feltner is allowing a terrible 10.9% barrel rate, ranking in the eighth percentile. The Dodgers rank fourth in the league with an 8.9% barrel rate.
• The Rockies are always much better at home because of the elevation in Denver, and they rank second in BABIP (.323) and third in wOBA (.341) at home.
• Fifteen or more runs have been scored between the Dodgers and Rockies in each of their last three matchups in Colorado.

Dodgers vs. Rockies Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 8/18/26

Here are the top Dodgers vs. Rockies picks to target on Tuesday, August 18. Today’s MLB picks for PrizePicks include Mookie Betts and Hunter Goodman.

Dodgers SS Mookie Betts vs. Rockies: 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI

• Betts has been hot recently, sporting a .435 wOBA, .321 xBA, and a 45.0% hard-hit rate since August 10.
• Feltner struggles to get opposing hitters to swing outside the strike zone, posting a 25.9% chase rate, which ranks in the seventh percentile. Betts is extremely disciplined at the plate, with a 19.6% chase rate (97th percentile).
• Betts has an excellent history at Mile High Stadium, holding a .359 OBP and .820 OPS in 35 games.
• The Dodgers’ shortstop has been much better against right-handed pitchers, posting a .325 wOBA against them compared to .258 against lefties.

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Rockies C Hunter Goodman vs. Dodgers: 6.5 Hitter Fantasy Score

• Lifetime against Lauer (9 plate appearances), Goodman has a home run.
• Goodman has an excellent 16.7% barrel rate, placing him in the 97th percentile. Lauer struggles here, with his 10.7% barrel rate, which ranks in the ninth percentile.
• Goodman’s .467 xSLG ranks him in the 87th percentile, while Lauer is allowing a .459 xSLG, well above the MLB average of .407.
• Lauer throws the four-seamer on 42% of pitches to right-handed hitters, more than any other pitch. Goodman excels against it to the tune of a .506 xSLG and 58.0% hard-hit rate.

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The Dodgers have been struggling lately, but maybe playing the last-place Rockies is what they needed. A victory on Tuesday would also give them the series win — something they’ve managed only once in August.

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