Colorado Rockies (4-17) vs. Kansas City Royals (9-14)
April 22, 2025 7:40 pm EDT
The Line: Kansas City Royals -218 / Colorado Rockies 180; Over/Under: 8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Royals vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 22, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (4-17, 1-11 Away) managed to snap an eight-game losing skid with a 3-1 home win over the Washington Nationals, but are still the worst team in the MLB. Colorado lost all the series it played so far this season, including that one to the Nats. In a 3-1 victory, Antonio Senzatela got a quality start and pitched well over 6.0 innings, allowing one run on six hits with two strikeouts and one walk to record his first win since 2022. Mickey Moniak led the offense with two RBI.
This year, the Rockies average 3.24 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .218/.289/.350 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.05 ERA (27th) and 1.55 WHIP (29th). Brenton Doyle leads the Rockies with a .315 batting average, three home runs, and 12 RBI this season.
Ryan Feltner will take the mound for the Rockies on Tuesday. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 0-1 record in four starts this year with a 4.82 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 18.2 innings.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals (9-14, 6-4 Home) are also struggling lately; they were on a six-game losing streak before securing an extra-inning 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on the road. They only managed to avoid being swept in that four-game series, while the Royals were swept by the Yankees before that and lost to the Guardians. In a 4-3 victory, Michael Wacha pitched for 5.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and no walks. Carlos Estevez was credited with the win.
This season, the Royals average 2.91 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .210/.278/.305 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Royals’ staff has a 3.62 ERA (9th) and 1.28 WHIP (17th). Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with a .195 batting average, two home runs, and 14 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Royals is Kris Bubic, who is 2-1 in four starts this season, with a 1.88 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 24.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Royals’ last five home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Rockies’ last five road games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last five night games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Rockies’ last five road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Royals rank T29th in the league for runs scored this season (67).
- The Royals rank T28th in the league for RBIs this season (67).
- The Rockies rank 29th in the league for hits this season (151).
- The Rockies rank T2nd in the league for triples this season (6).
Royals vs Rockies Prediction
The Rockies won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last six. These teams are already among the least-efficient offenses in the MLB, and I don’t think they will suddenly explode in this one, like Colorado did in Game 1 against Washington with 11 runs and still lost the game. Kris Bubic is excellent this season, and the Rockies have a .215 BA against southpaws, so I back Bubic to have another quality start here. Ryan Feltner struggled against the Dodgers in his latest start, but was solid in the first three starts of the season. The Royals struggle offensively, so I back Feltner to control them well. Go with Under.
