The Colorado Rockies (33-62) travel to face off against the New York Mets (48-45) on Saturday, July 13th. This game will be played at Citi Field in New York and televised on SNY. 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 Mets. First pitch is set for 3:10 CT.
Rockies vs. Mets Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Mets (-230)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Mets have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
- The Mets have scored an average of 6.2 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
- The Mets have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, compared to the Rockies’ 4-6 record.
- The Mets have outscored their opponents by 12 runs in their last 5 home games.
- The Rockies have lost 7 of their last 10 away games.
Rockies vs Mets
New York picked up a 7-6 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a three-run lead going into the 8th inning, and the Rockies scored three runs in the 9th but fell short. Heading into the game, the Mets were favored at -288 on the money line.
Sean Manaea started for the Mets and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up three earned runs. He finished the game with nine strikeouts but issued a season-high five walks. As for the Rockies, Tanner Gordon got the start and took the loss, giving up six earned runs in three innings of work.
Harrison Bader hit two home runs for the Mets and drove in three runs. Jose Iglesias also had a two-hit game and scored twice. For the Rockies, Michael Toglia hit a home run and drove in two runs.
Colorado has struggled on the road this season with a 13-35 record, and they are looking to bounce back after dropping the first game of this series vs. the Mets. Overall, the Rockies are 33-62 and are in 5th place in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 23 games.
When the Rockies are the underdog, the over has hit in four straight games. Their run line record as the underdog is 46-49, and their average run margin in losing games is -4.2. The over/under record for Rockies games this season is 49-44, and the average total runs in their games is 10.0.
Ryan Feltner Gets The Start For The Rockies
Right-hander Ryan Feltner is getting the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Mets on the road. Feltner has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 1-8. His ERA is 5.29, and opponents have a batting average of .274 this season. Feltner’s last outing came on July 8th, where he took the loss, giving up one earned run in seven innings of work. Before that outing, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts. Feltner has allowed a total of 12 homers this season.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the majors. However, they have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 10th in the league, and have the 16th ranked home run total in the league. The Rockies have been good at putting the ball in play this season, as their .31 BABIP is the 4th best mark in the league.
Currently, Brenton Doyle and Ryan McMahon are tied for the team lead in homers, with 14 apiece. McMahon is also leading the Rockies in RBIs, with 45. Over his last five games, Doyle has gone 6/16 with three homers and five RBIs. Ezequiel Tovar and Nolan Jones are both on four-game hitting streaks.
New York has a 48-45 record this season and is currently 12.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. They have won four straight games and are 16-12 against divisional opponents. The Mets’ overall series record is 14-13-5, and their average run differential is +0.1.
When betting the run line, the Mets have been profitable as underdogs with a 24-17 record. Their over/under record in games with an 8.5 run total is 16-10, and their overall O/U record this season is 49-41. Today’s O/U line is 8.5 runs.
Christian Scott Gets The Start For The Mets
Through seven starts, Christian Scott has yet to pick up a win, as he is 0-2 with a 4.15 ERA. Scott has made three quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. In that outing vs. the Pirates, he gave up one homer. Scott has not lost a game since May 24th, but he has also not won a game since May 4th. Opponents are batting .217 off Scott this season, and his WHIP is currently 1.03.
Mets Offense Breakdown
Coming into today’s game, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per game. Overall, they are the 4th ranked home run hitting team in the league and have a team batting average of .250. New York’s offense has been led by Brandon Nimmo, who is 8th in the league with 62 RBIs and has 16 homers this season.
Over his last five games, Nimmo has gone 6/22 with three homers and nine RBIs. This has pushed his season batting average to .251. Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor are the Mets’ top power threats, with 18 and 16 homers, respectively. Alonso is 2nd on the team with 49 RBIs, and Lindor is 3rd at 48.
Rockies vs Mets Prediction
Our prediction for the Mets vs. Rockies game is to take the over, with the line sitting at 8.5 runs. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Mets, giving us a little bit of a cushion on the over/under line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Christian Scott finishing with eight strikeouts, which is the second-best among all starters today. As for Ryan Feltner, we have him finishing with six K’s, which is 14th among starters.
If you’re looking for a money line pick, the Mets are the way to go, but at -230, we would rather take the over and get a little bit more value.
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Last updated:July 13, 2024 Mets, Rockies