The Colorado Rockies (33-61) travel to face off against the New York Mets (47-45) on Friday, July 12th. This game will be played at Citi Field in New York and televised on None. The Mets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Reds. First pitch is set for 6:10 CT.
Rockies vs. Mets Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Mets (-238)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
- The Mets have won 4 out of their last 5 home games, scoring an average of 7.6 runs per game.
- In their last 15 games, the Mets have a winning record of 9-6, while the Rockies have a losing record of 5-10.
- The Mets have a higher league rank (6th) compared to the Rockies (14th) in the National League.
- In their last 3 head-to-head games against the Rockies, the Mets have outscored them 24-6.
- The Mets have scored 5 or more runs in 10 of their last 15 games, showcasing strong offensive performance.
Rockies vs Mets
The Mets Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Reds with an 8-1 loss. Colorado was the +171 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Rockies, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Reds scored three times in the bottom of the first.
Austin Gomber had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on seven hits and issuing three walks. The Rockies also wasted a big game from Michael Toglia, who homered in the 1st inning but went just 1/2.
Colorado has a 33-61 record and is 22 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. They are 5th in the division, trailing the Giants by 12 games. The Rockies lost three of four games in their series vs. the Reds and have a 10-17 record in divisional games this season.
On the run line, the Rockies are 45-49 this season. Their games have averaged 10 runs per game, resulting in a 48-44 O/U record. When the O/U line is set at 9 runs, their O/U record is 3-4. Today’s O/U line is set at 9 runs.
Tanner Gordon Gets The Start For The Rockies
After a tough loss in his first start of the season, Tanner Gordon and the Rockies are on the road to take on the Mets. In his first start, Gordon went 6 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs on 8 strikeouts. He did give up 2 home runs in the outing.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the MLB. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 10th in the league, and are also near the top of the league in terms of batting average on balls in play. The Rockies have been striking out a lot this season and are near the bottom of the league in terms of walks.
Colorado’s top power hitters this season have been Ryan McMahon, who leads the team with 14 homers, and Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar, who have 13 and 12 home runs, respectively. Both Doyle and Tovar are also on good stretches at the plate, with Doyle going 5/16 in his last five games and Tovar hitting .286 over that stretch. Kris Bryant, Nolan Jones, and Ezequiel Tovar all come into the game on three-game hitting streaks.
The Mets Are Coming Off A Win
The Mets’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Nationals, closing out their series with a 7-0 win. After going 0-2 in the 1st inning, the Mets really broke things open with a five-run 2nd inning. New York’s lineup was the -147 favorite at home going into the game.
David Peterson started for the Mets, going six innings and didn’t give up a run. He also issued just three walks and struck out five Nationals batters. J.D. Martinez was hot at the plate, going 3/3 with a run scored and a RBI.
Today, the Mets are looking to extend their winning streak to four games as they face the Rockies. Their overall series record this season is 14-13-5, and their over/under record is 48-41. The under has hit in their last two games, and their O/U record for games with a 9-run total line is 4-4-3.
Overall, the Mets are 44-48 against the run line, with a 20-29 record at home. As favorites, they are 28-23 straight up and have won five in a row in that role. The Mets are currently 3rd in the NL East, 13.5 games behind the Phillies.
Sean Manaea Gets The Start For The Mets
Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets today and is facing the Rockies at home. So far this season, he has made 17 starts and has a record of 5-3 with an ERA of 3.42. Manaea’s WHIP for the season is 1.24, and he has turned in five quality starts. In his last outing, Manaea went six innings, giving up two hits, and didn’t allow a run. He finished with a no decision in that outing. Looking back further, he has not taken a loss since June 9th.
Mets Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Mets have been one of the league’s best home run hitting teams, and they are also among the top 10 in scoring, averaging 4.8 runs per game. The Mets have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .249, which is 7th in the league, and have the 6th best slugging percentage in the league.
Brandon Nimmo has been hot of late, going 6/21 with three homers over his last five games. For the season, he is batting .252 with 16 homers, which is 2nd on the team. Nimmo’s 62 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 7th in the league. Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor are the Mets’ top two home run hitters, and Alonso is 2nd on the team with 49 RBIs.
Rockies vs Mets Prediction
Our prediction for this Mets vs. Rockies matchup is to take the Mets to win at -238. However, we are actually recommending taking the over on the nine run line. Our predicted final score is 6-4 in favor of the Mets.
If you’re looking for a pick on the starting pitcher market, Sean Manaea is projected to finish with six strikeouts compared to Tanner Gordon with five.
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Last updated:July 12, 2024 Mets, Rockies