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New York Yankees Favored to Beat Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium, Bradley Blalock to Pitch for Rockies

The Colorado Rockies will face off against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, with Bradley Blalock expected to pitch for the Rockies and Marcus Stroman for the Yankees. The game is set to begin at 2:05 PM EST. New York is the favorite to win, with the current line at New York -307 after opening at -260.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +260 | Yankees -307
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+136) | Yankees -1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 75%.

Colorado vs New York Stats

Colorado Rockies

Before the results of their Friday night contest, Bradley Blalock is expected to start for the Rockies. In his last start against the San Diego Padres, he went 5.2 innings, giving up six hits, three walks, one earned run, and striking out two batters in a no-decision. Blalock has a record of 0-0 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 6/4 K/BB ratio in two starts and three appearances this season, with opposing batters hitting .261 against him. Colorado's offense has been average this season, ranking around the middle of the league in various categories. However, their pitching staff has been struggling, ranking last in the league in several key statistics. With a power ranking of 26, the Rockies are ranked 18 in offense, #30 in defense, and stand at 47-81 for the season, indicating that they will not make the playoffs.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees have been performing well this season, with Marcus Stroman set to start for them in an upcoming game. Stroman has a record of 8-6 with solid stats, and the Yankees have been strong both offensively and defensively. They are in a tight race for first place in the AL East with the Baltimore Orioles and need to finish the season strong to secure the top spot. Their power ranking is 9 and they are ranked #2 for offense, scoring an average of 5.11 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Colorado went 1-2 against the Yankees.

New York Yankees Offense Poised to Dominate Against Struggling Colorado Rockies Pitching

The New York Yankees are currently vying for the top spot in the competitive AL East division. Throughout the season, the team has demonstrated impressive offensive capabilities, consistently ranking in the top 10 in key statistical categories such as runs, hits, home runs, RBIs, walks, strikeouts, batting average, OBP, SLG, and OPS. The dynamic batting duo of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto further strengthens the team's offensive prowess. In contrast, the Colorado Rockies have struggled significantly on the pitching front, ranking last in the league in ERA, hits allowed, runs allowed, strikeouts, WHIP, and batting average against. With Bradley Blalock expected to start for the Rockies, it is anticipated that he will face challenges against the formidable Yankees lineup. Based on the analysis, it is recommended to bet on the run line (-1.5) and choose the New York Yankees as the favored team to win by two or more runs.

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