In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 4, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (2-5, 2-2 Away) split the opening series of the season with the Seattle Mariners but then were swept by the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series at home. In these three defeats, the A’s conceded 35 runs, compared to just eight in a four-game series against the Mariners.
This year, the Athletics average 3.29 runs per game (23rd in the MLB) on a .219/.283/.386 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the A’s’ staff has a 5.46 ERA (29th) and 1.59 WHIP (29th). Brent Rooker leads the Athletics with a .267 batting average, three home runs, and seven RBI this season.
Osvaldo Bido will take the mound for the Athletics on Friday. The 29-year-old righty had a 5-3 record last season in nine starts with a 3.41 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 63.1 innings. This season, Bido got a win against the Mariners as he posted a 1.80 ERA over 5.0 innings of work.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (1-5, 0-0 Home) played relatively well in the opening series of the season, but they still lost two of three games to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rockies were swept by the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game series and failed to score more than a run in each of those three defeats.
This season, the Rockies average 2.00 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .196/.250/.288 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 4.61 ERA (30th) and 1.53 WHIP (26th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .333 batting average, two home runs, and three RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rockies is Ryan Feltner, who had a 3-10 record in 30 starts last season with a 4.49 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 162.1 innings of work. Feltner started against the Rays in a no-decision and posted a 3.60 ERA in 5.0 innings.
Why the Rockies will beat the Athletics
- The Athletics have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Rockies have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven day games following a loss.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last four day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
- The Rockies have won the first inning in each of their last three games as underdogs against the Athletics.
- The Rockies have led after 5 innings in five of their last six day games against the Athletics.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Athletics’ last five day games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Rockies’ last seven games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last four day games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Rockies’ last seven games as underdogs.
Rockies vs Athletics Prediction
The Athletics won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last six. The Rockies will play the first game at Coors Field this season, and I am sure they will be motivated to get a win. Both starters displayed solid performances in their respective first starts of the season, and I am aware that the Rockies have the worst bullpen in the MLB, but I am leaning toward the hosts in this one. Not one of my favorite bets for the night, but I’ll go with the Rox.