On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Colorado Rockies will head to Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals. The game is set to begin at 2:10 PM, providing a night of baseball action. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.

Rockies vs. Royals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: -242. The Royals have a better record and are playing at home. Their pitching has been stronger, with a team ERA of 3.56 compared to the Rockies’ 4.93.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-115). Both teams have struggled offensively, with batting averages near the bottom of the league. The Royals’ pitching should keep the score low.

Team Trends

• The Colorado Rockies have a record of 4-18 this season, with only one road win.
• Kansas City Royals have a home record of 7-4, which is stronger than their road performance.
• In a recent game, the Rockies lost to the Royals 4-3, with Ryan Feltner pitching seven innings.
• Kris Bubic of the Royals pitched seven scoreless innings against the Rockies in their recent game.
• Drew Waters hit a home run and a triple in the Royals’ recent win over the Rockies.

Rockies vs Royals Preview

The Colorado Rockies are set to meet the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The game will begin at 2:10 PM, offering an evening of baseball action. The Rockies will rely on Germán Márquez, who has struggled this season with an 8.27 ERA over 16 1/3 innings. Márquez aims to find his rhythm and improve his record.

On the other side, the Royals will have Cole Ragans on the mound. Ragans has shown strong performance with a 3.58 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings. His ability to control the game will be key for the Royals. Fans will watch to see how these pitchers handle the challenge. Both teams are eager to secure a win in this matchup.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Stats

Bobby Witt Jr. is leading the Kansas City Royals with strong stats. He has a batting average of .308 and an on-base percentage of .381. Witt Jr. also has 15 runs, which is the highest on the team. Maikel Garcia is another important player for the Royals. His batting average is .289, and he has an on-base percentage of .360. Garcia has 10 RBIs, which ranks second on the team. Vinnie Pasquantino has contributed with 14 RBIs, leading the team in this category. His batting average is .186, and he has an on-base percentage of .260. Pasquantino has also hit two home runs this season.

Colorado Rockies: Key Players and Pitching Stats

Hunter Goodman has played in 20 games for the Rockies. He has a batting average of .235 and an on-base percentage of .333. Goodman leads the team with 3 home runs and has scored 9 runs, ranking second on the team. Mickey Moniak is another player to watch. He has a batting average of .232 and an on-base percentage of .306. Moniak has also hit 3 home runs and leads the team with 10 runs scored. Brenton Doyle stands out with a .315 batting average and an on-base percentage of .351. He has 3 home runs and leads the team with 12 RBIs. However, Doyle is currently out on the bereavement list and will not play.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals are favored on the money line at -242, and this pick is supported by their stronger home record of 7-4. The Royals’ pitching staff has been more effective, with a team ERA of 3.56, compared to the Rockies’ 4.93. Cole Ragans, the Royals’ starting pitcher, has an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.12, which is significantly better than Germán Márquez’s ERA of 8.27 and WHIP of 1.84.

The under 8.5 pick is also a solid choice, as both teams have struggled offensively. The Royals have a batting average of .212, while the Rockies are slightly better at .214. With both teams ranking low in slugging percentage, the game’s score is likely to stay low. Additionally, the Royals’ pitching strength should help keep the Rockies’ scoring in check.

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