Rockies vs. Dodgers Prediction, MLB Picks for Monday, May 25

May 25, 2026

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The Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game is set to begin at 9:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May 25, with the Dodgers returning a 1.28x payout if they win the showdown, per PrizePicks.

The Dodgers are fresh off taking two of three games from the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies dropped three of four games to the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road.

Below, we'll break down our Rockies vs. Dodgers prediction and picks for Monday’s MLB game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Rockies vs. Dodgers Prediction, Winner Payout, Over/Under – Monday, May 25

In Monday’s series opener, Rockies SP Tanner Gordon (3.64 xFIP across 27.1 innings) and Dodgers SP Emmet Sheehan (3.37 xFIP in 45.2 innings) will face off on the mound.

Sheehan has been inconsistent throughout the 2026 season, allowing at least 4 earned runs in two of his last four starts. According to Baseball Savant, the Dodgers’ right-hander has recorded a 3.99 xERA across his nine starts.

Meanwhile, the Rockies’ lineup has struggled at the plate, posting the worst-ranked wRC+ (83) this season. Colorado ranks 19th in runs scored (218) across the majors on the year.

While Gordon has yet to start a game this season, his 4.95 xERA ranks in just the 20th percentile among MLB pitchers. He is coming off an outing in which he tossed 6.1 innings in relief and surrendered 7 earned runs on 12 hits against the Texas Rangers.


Rockies vs. Dodgers Winner Payout, Over/Under – Monday, May 25

The Dodgers enter Monday's game as a heavy home favorite against the Rockies, returning a 1.28x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Here are the full payouts for the Rockies vs. Dodgers game on PrizePicks.

  • Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -2.5 (2x payout)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (1.78x payout on Over)
  • Game Winner Payout: Rockies 3.44x | Dodgers 1.28x
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Rockies vs. Dodgers Prediction on Winner – 5/25/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Rockies vs. Dodgers prediction on the winner for Monday, May 25.

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  • The Dodgers are 7-3 straight-up in their last 10 games against the Rockies.
  • According to Baseball Savant, Dodgers SP Emmet Sheehan possesses just a 6.7% walk rate, which ranks in the 80th percentile among MLB pitchers. Sheehan has walked 1 or fewer batters in five of his last seven outings.
  • The Dodgers right-hander’s Achilles heel has been the long ball, as Sheehan has allowed 5 over his last four starts. However, the Rockies have hit just 45 home runs this season, which is tied for 23rd in the majors.
  • Colorado’s lineup has recorded the 83 wRC+ (30th) and is tied for 23rd in xOBA (.310).
  • The Rockies have averaged 2.2 runs per contest over their last six games and have come out on the losing end in five of those matchups.
  • Per Baseball Savant, Rockies SP Tanner Gordon owns a fastball velocity of 92.9 mph, ranking in the 25th percentile.
  • The Dodgers have outscored the Rockies 70-37 in their last 10 matchups, dating back to August 2025.
  • The Rockies are just 1-6 in their last seven games.

Rockies vs. Dodgers Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks: 5/25/26

Here are the top Rockies vs. Dodgers picks to target on PrizePicks for Monday, May 25. Today’s MLB picks for PrizePicks include SP Emmet Sheehan and OF Teoscar Hernandez.

Dodgers SP Emmet Sheehan vs. Rockies: 6.5 Strikeouts

  • Sheehan has registered at least seven strikeouts in three of his last five starts.
  • According to FanGraphs, the Rockies have a 24.4% strikeout rate, which is the fourth-highest across the majors. In addition, Colorado has tallied the second-most strikeouts (483), behind only the Los Angeles Angels (504).
  • Sheehan owns a 26.4% strikeout rate, ranking in the 76th percentile.
  • The Dodgers' starter owns a 36.3% chase rate this season, which ranks in the 92nd percentile.
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Dodgers OF Teoscar Hernandez vs. Rockies: 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs

  • Hernandez has racked up at least 2 hits, runs, and RBIs in five consecutive games.
  • The Dodgers’ outfielder has scored at least 1 run in five consecutive contests.
  • According to Baseball Savant, Hernandez has tallied an 11.8% barrel rate this season, which ranks in the 75th percentile.
  • Hernandez has produced a .281/.327/.459 slash line against right-handed pitchers in 2026.
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The Dodgers have a track record of dominating their NL West rivals of late. That trend may continue with Los Angeles as heavy favorites at home on Memorial Day.

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Chris Bengel is a veteran sports writer with two decades of experience covering the NBA, NHL, and NFL for CBS Sports and 247Sports. He attended Rowan University where he earned a degree in journalism and is a tortured Philadelphia sports fan residing in Harrisburg, PA.