Colorado Rockies Home Favorite on Zero Rest Betting Trend

The Rockies' struggles as home favorites on zero rest stem from a perfect storm of altitude-related fatigue and roster construction issues. Playing at Coors Field's 5,280-foot elevation creates unique physiological demands that compound when players have no recovery time between games. The thin air forces players to work harder for oxygen, making back-to-back games particularly taxing for a team already dealing with the altitude's effects daily. Colorado's historically shallow pitching depth exacerbates this problem significantly. When favored at home on zero rest, the Rockies often rely on tired bullpen arms or rushed starting pitchers who haven't had adequate recovery time. The altitude that can benefit their offense by making balls carry further becomes a liability for pitching, as tired arms lose command and velocity more dramatically in the thin air. The psychological aspect cannot be ignored either. The Rockies have developed a pattern of underperforming in these spots, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy where the team and oddsmakers haven't properly adjusted expectations. Players may subconsciously ease up when favored at home, assuming Coors Field's offensive environment will bail them out. This trend matters most during summer months when day games following night games create the most severe fatigue scenarios, particularly against well-rested visiting teams.