Yankees vs Rockies Prediction 9/8/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Yankees vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 8th at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 81-62 this season after they lost two out of three against the Padres by scores of 2-3, 5-1, and 3-4. In game three, New York trailed 4-0 in the seventh inning, before scoring three runs in the eighth in the close loss. The Yankees recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Jones, who went 1-3 with one RBI. Cole allowed six hits and four earned runs over 7.0 innings for the loss, while Schreiber closed out the game. Prior to that series, New York won two out of three against the Angels and three out of four against the Red Sox. 

This season, New York has a 3.23 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and a .224 opponent batting average, while they have scored 646 runs with a .234 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 36 home runs and 88 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 12 home runs and 62 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Cam Schlittler, who is 12-6 with a 2.04 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP over 171.2 innings pitched this season. 

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 55-88 this year after they lost two out of three against the Cardinals by scores of 6-7, 10-7, and 8-10. In game three, Colorado led 5-1 in the third inning, but they allowed the next nine runs for the loss. The Rockies recorded 10 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Moniak, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Gordon allowed eight hits and five earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Herget picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Colorado won two out of three against the Orioles, but lost all three against the Braves before that. 

This season, Colorado has a 5.47 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .288 opponent batting average, while they have scored 679 runs with a .254 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 36 home runs and 76 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 15 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Gabriel Hughes, who is 0-6 with a 6.19 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 52.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Yankees have won each of their last nine home games following a loss.
• The Rockies have lost each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in six of their last seven games following a loss.
• The Yankees have won the first inning in three of their last four games against the Rockies.
• The Yankees have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home night games.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Yankees have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against NL opponents following a road loss.
• The Rockies have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against the Yankees following a loss.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites against NL opponents.
• The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against NL opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Rockies’ last seven games against AL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Nine of the Yankees’ last 10 games as favorites against NL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in eight of the Rockies’ last nine night games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Yankees’ last eight games against NL opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Ben Rice has hit a home run in five of his last nine home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Cam Schlittler has recorded eight or more strikeouts in four of his five previous home appearances against NL opponents.
• Jasson Dominguez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 18 appearances with the Yankees as favorites against NL opponents.
• Cam Schlittler has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in each of the Rockies’ last three night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Yankees vs Rockies Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup after a series loss to the Padres, but they are a huge favorite to win here. The Yankees are 37-31 at home this year, while the Rockies are 25-47 on the road. Colorado has also won three of their last five games and they have scored 6+ runs in four straight. The Rockies are starting Hughes, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five outings, while Schlittler has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight starts. Take the Yankees -2 here.