In this article we will formulate a Mets vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 26th at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 9-17 this season after they lost game one by a score of 4-3 on Friday night. New York cut the deficit to 4-3 in the eighth inning, but couldn’t find the tying run in the loss. The Mets recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Baty, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Peralta allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the loss, while Manaea allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, New York won two out of three against the Twins, but lost all three against the Cubs before that.
This season, New York has a 4.13 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 91 runs with a .230 batting average and a .292 on base percentage. Bo Bichette has led the Mets with one home run and 12 RBIs, while Brett Baty has added one home run and 12 RBIs. The projected starter for game one is Nolan McLean, who is 1-1 with a 2.67 ERA and a 0.76 WHIP over 30.1 innings pitched. The projected starting pitcher for New York in game two is Kodai Senga, who is 0-3 with an 8.83 ERA and a 1.90 WHIP over 17.1 innings pitched this season.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 11-16 this year after they won game one by a score of 4-3 on Friday night. Colorado trailed 1-0 in the middle innings, but they scored the next four runs and hung on for the win. The Rockies recorded 10 hits and they committed one error, while they were led by Johnston, who went 1-5 with two RBIs in the game. Lorenzen allowed seven hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings for the win, while Senzatela picked up the save. Prior to this series, Colorado lost two out of three against the Padres and split four games with the Dodgers.
This season, Colorado has a 4.34 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .268 opponent batting average, while they have scored 112 runs with a .252 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Mickey Moniak has led the Rockies with eight home runs and 15 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added three home runs and 16 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado in game one is Jose Quintana, who is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA and a 1.85 WHIP over 13.0 innings pitched this year. The projected starter for game two is TBD.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 Saturday road games.
- The Mets have won each of their last nine Saturday games against NL West opponents.
- The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last nine Saturday games against NL West opponents.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games following a road win.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last nine Saturday games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Mets have lost each of their last nine games against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have won seven of their last eight day games against the Mets following a road win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last nine road games against NL East opponents.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six home games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 11 home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four home day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Fifteen of the Mets’ last 17 day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rockies’ last six road games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Mets’ last nine home games against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rockies’ last six road games.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 home appearances against NL opponents.
- Kodai Senga has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Juan Soto has hit a home run in three of his last four home appearances against the Rockies after playing the previous day.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Jose Quintana has recorded a win in four of his last five road appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Kris Bryant has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances at Citi Field against opponents that held a losing record.
- Tyler Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 20 appearances against NL East opponents.
- Jose Quintana has recorded three or more strikeouts in each of his six previous appearances at Citi Field against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mets rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (91).
- The Mets rank 29th in the league for RBIs this season (85).
- The Rockies rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (254).
- The Rockies rank T3rd in the league for doubles this season (51).
Mets vs Rockies Prediction
Colorado was able to escape with the win in game one on Friday night and they have allowed three runs or fewer in three of their last four games. The Rockies are 4-10 on the road this year, while the Mets are 5-8 at home. New York couldn’t continue the momentum they found against the Twins and they continue to struggle at the plate. In game one, I think the Mets have a huge advantage on the mound, so I will take them to win by at least two runs. In game two, Colorado hasn’t named a starter yet, but Senga has been horrible, so take the over.