The Colorado Rockies take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM at George M. Steinbrenner Field. As the regular season begins, both teams look to build on their spring training performances.
Rockies vs. Rays Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rays MoneyLine: -207. The Rays have a stronger start to the season with a 1-0 record and a solid home performance. Their pitching has been effective, with a 1.00 ERA, making them a safer choice.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-117). Both teams showed limited scoring in their recent game, with a total of 5 runs. The Rockies’ pitching has been decent with a 3.38 ERA, suggesting a lower scoring game.
Team Trends
- The Colorado Rockies ended their last regular season with a 61-101 record, finishing 37 games back in the NL West.
- In spring training this year, the Rockies had a 17-15 record, showing some improvement from last season.
- The Tampa Bay Rays finished last season with an 80-82 record, 14 games back in the AL East.
- During spring training, the Rays had a 12-13 record, slightly below .500.
- In a recent spring training game, the Rockies lost to the Rays 3-2, despite both teams having 7 hits each.
Rockies vs Rays Preview
The Colorado Rockies are set to play against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 29, 2025. The game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Antonio Senzatela will be on the mound for the Rockies. Senzatela had a solid spring training, pitching well in several games. In his most recent outing against the Los Angeles Angels, he pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed only two runs.
Zack Littell will pitch for the Rays. His spring training performances have been mixed. In his last game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Littell struggled, giving up three runs in just 1 2/3 innings. Both teams will aim to start the season strong, making this game an important one for setting the tone. Fans can expect an interesting matchup as these teams compete under the lights.
Rays Ready for Regular Season Challenges
The Tampa Bay Rays have started the regular season with a .233 team batting average. Kameron Misner made a strong first impression, hitting a home run in his only game. Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe also contributed with runs scored. Zack Littell is expected to pitch for the Rays. In spring training, he had mixed results, showing potential but also facing challenges. Littell will aim to improve his performance as the regular season progresses. The Rays’ team pitching stats are promising with a 1.00 ERA and 12 strikeouts. They have not allowed any home runs yet. The team hopes to maintain this level of performance in upcoming games.
Rockies Seek Strong Start on the Road
The Colorado Rockies have kicked off their regular season with a .219 team batting average. Ryan McMahon leads the team with a perfect 1.000 batting average after one game. Hunter Goodman also contributed, hitting .500 in his first appearance. Antonio Senzatela will take the mound for the Rockies. In spring training, he showed consistency, pitching over five innings in his last outing against the Angels. He managed six strikeouts while allowing two runs in that game. The Rockies’ team pitching has a 3.38 ERA so far this season. They have allowed only one home run and recorded nine strikeouts. The team aims to improve as they continue their early season games.
Final Betting Pick
The Rays are favored on the money line at -207. Their strong start to the regular season with a 1-0 record and solid home performance supports this pick. Last year, the Rays had a decent home record, which could give them an edge in this game.
The under 8.5 pick is based on recent low-scoring games. The Rockies’ pitching has shown a 3.38 ERA, while the Rays’ pitching has been even better with a 1.00 ERA. Both teams have limited scoring potential, suggesting a lower total run count for this game.
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Last updated:March 29, 2025 Rays, Rockies