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Yankees Favored as Betting Favorite in Three-Game Series Against Rockies, Despite Unchanged Odds

The Colorado Rockies are set to begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees on Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET. Kyle Freeland will be pitching for the Rockies with a current ERA of 5.97, while Carlos Rodon will take the mound for the Yankees with an ERA of 4.21. Despite the Yankees being the betting favorite with odds opening at -278, the line has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +244 | Yankees -278
• Spread: Rockies -1.5 (+109) | Yankees -1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 74%.

Colorado vs New York Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are currently on a six-game road trip, concluding a three-game series against the Washington Nationals before facing the New York Yankees. Their batting averages on the road are .220/.278/.364, with certain players having success against specific pitchers. Left-hander Kyle Freeland will start the upcoming game, with a record of 3-5 and a 5.97 ERA. The team has struggled on the road, with a 2-4 record for Freeland and a team ERA of 5.52. Despite being ranked 17th in offense, the Rockies rank 30th in defense and have a record of 47-81 this season.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees currently hold first place in the AL East with a record of 74-53. Left-hander Carlos Rodon, with a 13-8 record and a 4.34 ERA, will be starting for the team. Despite a recent performance allowing four runs in 3.1 innings, Rodon has a strong home record of 7-2 with a 3.99 ERA. The Yankees have a team ERA of 3.79, ranking eighth in the league. Offensively, the Yankees excel, ranking second in the MLB with a slash line of .251/.335/.439. In head-to-head matchups, several Yankees players have had success against Colorado pitcher Freeland. Overall, the Yankees hold a power ranking of 9 and are ranked second in offense, averaging 5.10 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked 11th, giving up 4.17 points per game. In their last three matchups against Colorado, the Yankees won two out of three games.

Yankees Favored to Win Against Rockies on -1.5 Run Line

The New York Yankees have recently been performing well in baseball, making this an opportune time to consider a wager on them with a -1.5 run line. While pitcher Carlos Rodon has faced challenges this season, the Rockies' offense is not among the strongest. Even if the Rockies manage to score a few runs, the Yankees are likely to have success against pitcher Kyle Freeland. Additionally, the Rockies have a record of 31-34 on the run line when playing as the road underdog. Therefore, it is advisable to consider betting on the Yankees with a -1.5 run line.

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