The Mariners have dominated their interleague series against Colorado, winning the first three games by a combined score of 21-9. But the Rockies should be in a good position Thursday to avoid a sweep as they rate to have the advantage in Seattle. Mariners starter Yovani Gallardo is 0-5 with a 5.70 ERA in 11 career starts against Colorado. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland is 3-0 with a 2.89 ERA on the road this season. Colorado is a value with the plus-money payback.

My numbers say the Rockies will beat the Mariners in Seattle on Thursday about 71 percent of the time, making Colorado a must-play and a steal as short underdog behind Kyle Freeland. The Rockies have won Freeland’s last five road starts and six of his last right overall. They should have the edge over Yovani Gallardo and the Mariners. Let’s jump on a big value position here.