MLB Picks

Colorado Rockies vs Texas Rangers Prediction 5-10-24 Picks

Texas Rangers (22-17) vs. Colorado Rockies (9-28)
May 10, 2024 8:40 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Rockies +160 / Texas Rangers -175; Over/Under: 10
(Get latest betting odds)

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Rockies vs Texas Rangers Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 10th at Coors Field. 

Rangers Hold on In Last Game

The Rangers almost blew the game on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, but they were still able to hold on for the 12-11 victory. The Rangers gave up four runs in the bottom of the 9th, but they still held on. They finished with 12 runs and 16 RBIs. Nathaniel Lowe finished with two hits, two walks, and three RBIs. The Rangers are averaging 5.1 runs while thier pitching is giving up 4.34 runs per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the pitching is ranked 15th. Adolis Garcia is having a huge season and he has hit eight home runs and driven in 30 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Rangers will be Jon Gray who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 2.50. In his last start against the Royals he went seven innings giving up seven hits and two runs. 

Rockies Finally Pick Up Another Win

The Rockies have had all kinds of issues this season, but they finally picked up another win on Thursday. The Rockies’ offense scored nine runs and that was enough for the victory. Charlie Blackmon had a strong game finishing with three hits and two RBIs. Brentony Doyle also hit a home run and drove in three RBIs. 

Rockies Offense Has Been Inconsistent

The Rockies are averaging 3.58 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.92 runs per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 30th. They currently have a negative run differential of -2.33 which is 29th in the league. Ryan McMahon has hit five home runs and driven in 19 RBIs. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Austin Gomber who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 3.79. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went six innings giving up four hits and zero runs. That start was on the road. 

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

  • The Rangers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
  • The Rockies have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against the Rangers following a win.
  • The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 11 games as favorites against National League opponents following a road win.
  • The Rockies have covered the run line in five of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three road games against National League opponents.

Why the Texas Rangers will win

  • The Rockies have lost each of their last 12 games following a win.
  • The Rangers have won seven of their last eight night games against the Rockies following a win.
  • The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last five games against the Rockies.
  • The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against American League opponents following a win.
  • The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against AL West opponents.
  • The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies vs Texas Rangers Prediction

The Rangers’ offense has been good all season, and it’s only going to get better here at Coors Field. The Rangers are averaging 5.1 runs per game, and they are going to tee off early in this game. The Rockies’ offense has been bad all season, even at Coors Field, and they aren’t going to find enough offense here. The Rangers are going to score at least eight runs, and that will be enough to get the job done on the run line. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Rangers -1.5

Need More? Get Premium Picks

Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

Related Articles

Back to top button