The Colorado Rockies will take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:40 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night of baseball action.

Rockies vs. Royals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: -194. The Royals have a better record and strong pitching stats. They also have a solid home record, which gives them an edge over the Rockies.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-103). Both teams have low batting averages and the Royals have a strong ERA, suggesting a lower scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Colorado Rockies have a division record of 0-6 this season.
• The Kansas City Royals have a better home record at 7-4 compared to their road record of 3-10.
• Ryan Feltner of the Rockies pitched 7 innings against the Royals, allowing only 3 hits and 1 earned run.
• Drew Waters of the Royals went 3 for 4 with a home run and a triple against the Rockies.
• The Rockies’ overall record this season is 4-18, placing them 12 games back in the NL West.

Rockies vs Royals Preview

The Colorado Rockies are heading to Kauffman Stadium to play against the Kansas City Royals. This night game on April 23, 2025, will see Germán Márquez take the mound for the Rockies. Márquez has struggled this season with an ERA of 8.27 across four starts. He will aim to improve his performance and help his team secure a win.

On the other side, the Royals will start Michael Lorenzen. Lorenzen has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 4.57 in his four starts this season. He has been more consistent than Márquez and will look to keep the Rockies’ bats in check. Fans can look forward to seeing how these pitchers perform under the lights.

Royals’ Key Players and Stats

Bobby Witt Jr. is leading the Royals this season. He has played 24 games with a batting average of .308. He also has 15 runs and 9 RBIs, ranking first and third in the league, respectively. Maikel Garcia is another standout player for the Royals. In 23 games, he has a batting average of .289. Garcia has 10 RBIs, which is second in the league, and he has scored 8 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino has contributed with 14 RBIs, leading the league in this category. His batting average is .186 over 23 games. Despite the lower average, his power at the plate is evident with 2 home runs.

Rockies Seek Improvement on the Road

Hunter Goodman has been a strong presence for the Rockies. He has played 20 games with a batting average of .235. Goodman has hit 3 home runs, the most on the team, and scored 9 runs. Mickey Moniak is another key player for Colorado. In 20 games, he has a batting average of .232. Moniak leads the team with 10 runs and has also hit 3 home runs. Brenton Doyle has been effective but is currently out. He has a batting average of .315 in 13 games. Doyle has 12 RBIs, but his absence may impact the Rockies’ lineup.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals have a strong home record, winning 7 out of 11 games. This makes the Royals MoneyLine of -194 a solid pick. Their pitching has been effective, with a team ERA of 3.56, which is ranked 7th in the league. In contrast, the Rockies have struggled on the road, with only 1 win in 13 games.

The Under 8.5 pick is backed by both teams’ low batting averages. The Royals have a batting average of .212, while the Rockies are at .214. With the Royals’ strong pitching and the Rockies’ struggles, a lower scoring game is likely. The Royals’ ability to limit home runs, allowing only 20 this season, also supports a lower total score.

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