What's at stake

Who wins the game and the total runs scored determine payouts across the moneyline, run-line, and multiple totals markets.

A run scored in the first inning resolves that proposition immediately, while margins of victory decide the -1.5, -2.5, and -3.5 run-line outcomes.

Who's in play

Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates lineups, the two scheduled starting pitchers, and both teams' bullpens determine most in-game swings.

Managers' lineup choices, bench usage, and late-inning reliever decisions influence totals and the size of any victory margin.

What drives it

Starting pitchers' command, strikeout and walk rates, and home-run propensity are the primary drivers of moneyline and totals movements.

Weather, ballpark characteristics, and bullpen depth shift the odds for early scoring and for wider margins that affect run-line bets.

What to watch

Pre-game lineup announcements and the officially listed starting pitchers are the first market-moving items to check.

Also track weather/temperature, any late scratches or injury reports, recent bullpen workload, and scoring action in the first two innings for signals on the 1st-inning and totals markets.