Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 24, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 24, 2025 ,

MLB Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 4/24

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Colorado Rockies will visit the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The game is set to begin at 5:40 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game under the lights.

Rockies vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: -205. The Royals have a better record and are stronger at home. Their pitching is also more reliable than the Rockies.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-120). Both teams have struggled with pitching, and the Rockies’ pitcher has a high ERA, which could lead to more runs.

Team Trends

  • The Colorado Rockies have a tough road record, standing at 1-12 this season.
  • Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic had a strong performance against the Rockies, allowing no earned runs over 7 innings.
  • In a recent game, the Kansas City Royals had 9 hits compared to the Rockies’ 5 hits.
  • The Colorado Rockies are currently 11 games back in the NL West.
  • The Kansas City Royals have a better home record than road record, with 7 wins at home.

Rockies vs Royals Preview

The Rockies will rely on Chase Dollander as their starting pitcher. Dollander has started three games this season with a record of 1-2. His ERA stands at 7.36, and he has struck out 18 batters in 14 2/3 innings. He will aim to improve his performance against the Royals.

Michael Lorenzen will take the mound for the Royals. Lorenzen has started four games this season and holds a 1-3 record. His ERA is 4.57, and he has 17 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings. Lorenzen will look to secure a win for the Royals at home.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Stats

Bobby Witt Jr. is leading the Royals with a .308 batting average. He has played 24 games and hit 2 home runs. Witt Jr. also leads the team with 15 runs scored. Maikel Garcia is another strong player for the Royals. He has a .289 batting average over 23 games. Garcia has 10 RBIs and 8 runs, ranking second on the team in both. Vinnie Pasquantino has a lower batting average at .186. However, he leads the team with 14 RBIs. Pasquantino has also hit 2 home runs in 23 games.

Rockies’ Lineup and Pitching Challenges

Hunter Goodman is a key player for the Rockies. He has a batting average of .235 and has hit 3 home runs. Goodman has also scored 9 runs and has 8 RBIs, making him a strong contributor. Mickey Moniak is another important player. He has a .232 batting average and 3 home runs. Moniak leads the team with 10 runs and has 9 RBIs. Brenton Doyle has a .315 batting average and 3 home runs. He has 12 RBIs, but he is currently out due to personal reasons. Doyle’s absence may affect the Rockies’ performance.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals are favored on the money line at -205, and this pick looks solid. They have a better record and are strong at home, with a 7-4 home record. Their pitching is more reliable, with a team ERA of 3.56, compared to the Rockies’ 4.93. Michael Lorenzen, the Royals’ starting pitcher, has a lower ERA than Chase Dollander from the Rockies, making the Royals a safer pick.

For the over/under, the prediction is over 8.5 at -120. Both teams have struggled with pitching, and the Rockies’ starter, Chase Dollander, has an ERA of 7.36. This high ERA suggests that the game could see many runs scored. The Rockies’ pitching has allowed 31 home runs this season, which could lead to more scoring opportunities for the Royals.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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