New York Mets vs
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Mets set to take on Rockies in series opener at Coors Field; Severino vs Freeland on the mound

The New York Mets are set to take on the Colorado Rockies in the opening game of a three-game National League series at Coors Field on Tuesday night. The Mets are coming off a road win against the St. Louis Cardinals, while the Rockies suffered a loss to the San Diego Padres. The Mets, currently third in the NL East, have Luis Severino starting on the mound, while the Rockies, last in the NL West, have Kyle Freeland as their starting pitcher. The Mets are favored to win, with a current line of -146.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -146 | Rockies +130
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+100) | Rockies +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.

New York vs Colorado Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets got off to a strong start on their road trip with a 6-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. They had a solid performance at the plate, going 9-for-35 with a homer from Jeff McNeil. Sean Manaea pitched seven shutout innings with zero walks and 10 strikeouts in the victory. Luis Severino will be starting for the Mets with a 7-4 record and a 3.93 ERA this season. The Mets are ranked 8th in offense, 21st in defense, and have a record of 59-53 this season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies have struggled throughout the season, as evidenced by their recent 10-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. Despite home runs from Brenton Doyle and Jacob Stallings, the team struggled with runners in scoring position and left five on base. Pitcher Cal Quantril also struggled, giving up three runs in 4.1 innings. Lefty Kyle Freeland will be starting the next game with a 3-4 record and a 5.64 ERA. The Rockies currently have a power ranking of 23 and rank #18 in offense and #30 in defense. They have an overall record of 41-72, with a recent 1-2 series against the New York Mets.

Home vs. Away Pitching Performance Key in Series-Opening Game between Mets and Rockies

The starting pitchers in this series-opening game have demonstrated significant differences in their performance at home versus on the road. Luis Severino boasts a 3-2 record, 4.42 ERA, and 1.16 WHIP in 55.0 innings pitched across nine road starts, while Kyle Freeland holds a 1-0 record, 1.88 ERA, and .211 batting average against in 24.0 innings pitched during four starts at Coors Field. Both the Mets and Rockies have potent offenses, with the Mets ranking fourth in Major League Baseball with a .768 team OPS in road games, and the Rockies tied for sixth with a .768 team OPS in home games. Based on these statistics, I recommend placing your bet on the Colorado Rockies to win this game as the home underdog.

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