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Mets Favored to Dominate Rockies in Second Game of Series, According to Odds and Stats

The Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets will face off in the second game of their three-game series in the National League on Saturday afternoon. This is the first series between the two teams this season. Antonio Senzatela will be starting for the Rockies with a 6.50 ERA, while Kodai Senga will be starting for the Mets with a 1.46 ERA. The game is set to start at 4:10 EST. The Mets are the betting favorites, opening at -400. Stay tuned for our Rockies vs. Mets prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +330 | Mets -400
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+145) | Mets -1.5 (-167)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 80%.

Colorado vs New York Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have had a challenging start to the season, particularly on the road where they have a 3-25 record. They have lost their last five games, including a tough series against the Yankees and the Cubs. Tyler Freeman made an impact in the last game with a sac fly, despite limited playing time this season. Hunter Goodman has been a consistent performer with seven home runs and 31 RBIs, while Jordan Beck leads the team in home runs and stolen bases. Antonio Senzatela will make his 12th start with a 1-9 record and 6.50 ERA. The team is ranked 29th in offense, 30th in defense, and has a 9-47 record for the season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets are currently in a close race at the top of the NL East with the Philadelphia Phillies, with just a 1.5 game difference between the two teams. The Mets have a comfortable 7.5-game lead over the Braves in third place. Despite losing a game to the White Sox in their last series, the Mets managed to close it out with a win, thanks in part to a three-run home run from Mark Vientos. Vientos, who has been playing primarily as a designated hitter and batting sixth in recent lineups, has six home runs and 21 RBIs this season with a batting average of .235. Pete Alonso leads the team with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs, batting .290 from the fourth spot in the lineup, while Francisco Lindor, batting leadoff, has ten home runs, ten stolen bases, and a .269 batting average. Kodai Senga, a 32-year-old right-hander, will make his 11th start of the season with a 5-3 record and a 1.46 ERA. The Mets are currently ranked 14th in power rankings, with the #1 defense and #11 offense in the league, scoring an average of 4.35 runs per game while giving up an average of 3.22 runs per game.

New York Mets Favored to Cover Runline Against Struggling Colorado Rockies

I typically do not usually favor laying the 2.5 runs on the runline, but in this particular matchup between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets, it is a strong possibility. The Colorado Rockies have been performing poorly, especially on the road with a 3-25 record away from home. Their performance at home has not been much better. On the other hand, the New York Mets are in a more favorable position with Senga having an impressive ERA of 1.46 and showing strong control over the opponent's offense. Senzatela, on the other hand, is struggling with a 1-9 record and a high 6.50 ERA. Based on these factors, it is predicted that the Mets will have a significant advantage in this game and are likely to cover the runline successfully.

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