The Colorado Rockies will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the New York Mets pay a visit to Coors Field.
The Colorado Rockies will rely on Chris Rusin to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Jonathon Niese will be his counterpart for the New York Mets. Chris Rusin is 4-5 this season, and Jonathon Niese is 7-9.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the visiting New York Mets before the first pitch in this match found them as -113 moneyline favorites earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the over/under total of 10.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.2-3.3 victory for the Mets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Rockies sport a record of 49-71 heading into this matchup, while the New York Mets sit at 65-56 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs New York injuries news.
The Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets odds would favor the Mets if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Colorado is rated No. 30 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New York is at No. 4.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Colorado Rockies No. 5 ranked offense (4.48 runs per game) against a New York Mets defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 2 at 3.58 runs allowed per game. The Colorado Rockies have been averaging 9.21 hits per game, more than the New York Mets have managed so far this season (8.03 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Colorado has the No. 30-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mets own the No. 2 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mets grabbed a win last time out, defeating Jon Gray and the Rockies 14-9 on Friday at Coors Field.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Colorado, Sunday, August 23rd