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Mets Favored Over Rockies in Sunday Matchup at Citi Field

On Sunday afternoon, the struggling Colorado Rockies (9-48) will face the New York Mets (35-22) at Citi Field in hopes of securing their 10th win of the season. Carson Palmquist (0-3, 8.78 ERA) will start for the Rockies, while Clay Holmes (5-3, 2.98 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets. New York, with a record of 6-4 in their last 10 games against Colorado, is the favorite to win according to betting odds. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Rockies vs. Mets matchup. Please note that this preview was written prior to Saturday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +318 | Mets -365
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+152) | Mets -1.5 (-184)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 78%.

Colorado vs New York Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are currently experiencing a difficult start to their MLB season, with only nine wins in their first 57 games. They have struggled offensively, ranking last in the league with an average of 3.14 runs per game, .218 batting average, .282 on-base percentage, and .354 slugging percentage. Defensively, they are also at the bottom, giving up 6.25 runs per game and allowing opponents to bat .295 against them. In their upcoming game, they will aim to secure their 10th win of the season. Hunter Goodman leads the team with a .272 batting average and 31 RBI, while Jordan Beck leads in home runs with eight. Despite their challenges, the Rockies are determined to improve their performance and make progress in the league standings.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets have bounced back from a series loss to Boston with two straight series wins, positioning themselves second in the NL East, one game behind Philadelphia. They will aim to move into first place with a win on Sunday. New York averages 4.33 runs per game, ranking 13th in the league, with a .246 batting average ranking 17th. Despite this, they have a .329 on base percentage (7th) and a .408 slugging percentage (8th). Pete Alonso leads the team with a .289 batting average and 43 RBI, while Francisco Lindor leads in home runs with 12. The Mets are giving up 3.30 runs per game, the best in the league, with opponents having a .226 batting average against them (4th). Their 2.86 ERA leads the league, with a 1.25 WHIP ranking 14th. In his last start, Holmes had a strong performance, giving up one run in 5.2 innings for a 2-1 win over the White Sox, maintaining a 0-0 record with a 1.17 ERA in six games against the Rockies. The Mets have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked 12th in offense and 1st in defense, with an overall record of 35-22. Colorado has recently been successful against the Mets, winning their last three matchups.

Mets Riding High as Rockies Continue to Struggle

The New York Mets have been successful in five of their last six games, in contrast to the Colorado Rockies who have suffered six consecutive losses. New York's advantage in this matchup is attributed to their strong performance against left-handers this season, combined with facing a rookie pitcher who has allowed 14 runs in just three starts. Moreover, the Rockies have one of the weakest bullpens in the league, making it difficult for them to contain the Mets' offense. On the other hand, Colorado has struggled against right-handed pitchers, and New York's pitcher Holmes has been efficient, conceding only eight runs in his last four starts. Backed by the second-best bullpen in the league, the Mets are poised to control Colorado's weak hitting. Therefore, it is advisable to consider New York on the run line for this game.

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