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Today's Betting Overview - Rockies vs. Mets
The Rockies take on the Mets on Friday August 26th at Citi Field, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Colorado Rockies (54-72) vs. New York Mets (80-46)
- Date: Friday August 26th, 2022
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Citi Field, New York
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Colorado Rockies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Colorado Rockies take on the New York hoping to improve on their record of just 54-72, placing them 5th in the NL West division. On the season, the Rockies have been one of the worst performing road teams, going 18-39. In their previous games, the Rockies lost by a score of 3-1 to the Texas. Currently, Colorado has a below .500 record in their 39 series, coming in at 16-19-4.
The Rockies will send Chad Kuhl to the mound with an overall record of 6-7. Against the Rockies, Kuhl is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 5.33. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .273 against him. Opposing batters have been able to hit for power against Kuhl. So far, he has allowed 17 home runs, leading to a per 9 average of 1.49. For the season, he has picked up 76 strikeouts on a K rate of 17.0%. In his outings, Chad Kuhl is putting batters on through walks at an alarming rate, averaging 4.02 walks per 9 innings.
Colorado comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 4.54 runs per game, good for 9th in the MLB. Over their last 3 games, the team has an average run differential of -12. Heading into play, the Rockies are the 1st unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .263. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .286. The team's lineup is hitting home runs at a rate of 0.90 per game, good for 21st in the league. Colorado's strong OBP of .323 is 6th best in the league, while the team's WOBA is one of the best in the league at .319.
New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the New York Mets host the Colorado Rockies, they have a record of 80-46, placing them 1st in the NL East division. Through 59 home contests, the Mets come in with a mark of 40-19. In their previous games, New York lost by a score of 3-1 to the Yankees. For the year, the team has played a total of 39 series, going 28-8-3.
New York starter Chris Bassitt takes the mound with an overall record of 11-7. So far, Bassitt has put together an ERA of 3.19 across his 23 outings. Bassitt's WHIP of just 1.12 compares favorably to other MLB starters. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .230. Across his previous outings, Bassitt has a SLG% allowed of .357. In total, he has given up 15 home runs. For the season, Bassitt has picked up 138 strikeouts on a K rate of 24.0%.
New York comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 4.75 runs per game, good for 5th in the MLB. The team's offense has performed well late in games, ranking 0.87 in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. The Mets are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 5th, at .258. On average, the team is coming up with 8.75 hits per game. So far, the team is the 17th rated home run hitting team, averaging 1.01 per game. New York's strong OBP of .329 is 3rd best in the league, while the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at 0.323.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rockies vs. Mets
Heading into today's matchup between Colorado and New York, the Mets are the heavy favorite at -335 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 77.01%. The MLB predictive model shows New York having enough of an edge on offense and on the mound to take the Mets on the runline (-1.5).
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