Rockies vs Mets Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 26

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  • The Mets (80-46) are -350 favorites vs the Rockies (54-72)
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The Colorado Rockies (+260) visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets (-350) on Friday, August 26, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Flushing, Queens.

The Mets are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (+100).

The Rockies vs Mets Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Rockies are 53-70 against the spread (ATS), while the Mets are 68-55 ATS.

Rockies vs. Mets Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+2.5 -120O 8 +100+260
Mets -2.5 +100U 8 -120-350

Rockies vs Mets Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mets will win Friday‘s matchup with 67.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Rockies and Mets and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rockies players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • German Marquez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 16 of his last 19 games (+13.00 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Randal Grichuk has hit the Singles Over in 13 of his last 16 games (+9.90 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Elehuris Montero has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.00 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Kyle Freeland has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.95 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Brendan Rodgers has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 24 away games (+8.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Best Mets Player Prop Best Bets Today

    And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mets players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Hits Over in 35 of his last 44 games (+18.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 27 games (+15.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Singles Over in 24 of his last 36 games (+12.35 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 28 games at home (+11.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 27 games (+11.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Mets vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Brandon Nimmo 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
    Brett Baty 0.5 +425 0.5 -900
    Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 +350 0.5 -650
    Francisco Lindor 0.5 +310 0.5 -550
    Jeff McNeil 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400

    Mets vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Brandon Nimmo 0.5 -275 0.5 +180
    Brett Baty 0.5 -145 0.5 +100
    Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 -160 0.5 +110
    Francisco Lindor 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
    Jeff McNeil 0.5 -275 0.5 +190

    Mets vs Rockies RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Brandon Nimmo 0.5 +190 0.5 -275
    Brett Baty 0.5 +180 0.5 -275
    Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
    Francisco Lindor 0.5 +120 0.5 -175
    Jeff McNeil 0.5 +165 0.5 -250

    Mets vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Chris Bassitt 5.5 -125 5.5 -110
    Chad Kuhl 3.5 -125 3.5 -110
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 3 of their last 6 games (+0.10 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 40 of their last 54 games at home (+26.92 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 38 of their last 54 games at home (+16.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 41 games at home (+14.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+10.70 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 65-58 against the Run Line (-0.05 Units / -0.03% ROI).

    • 53-70 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.65 Units / -3.51% ROI
    • 59-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.35 Units / -3.2% ROI
    • 57-59 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.25 Units / -6.12% ROI

    Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 68-55 against the Run Line (+14.9 Units / 9.88% ROI).

    • 79-44 when betting on the Moneyline for +20.7 Units / 10.93% ROI
    • 62-54 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.35 Units / 1.73% ROI
    • 54-62 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.7 Units / -10.17% ROI

    Opponents are hitting .452 (33-for-73) against Chad Kuhl on low fastballs since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total IP; League Avg: .272 — 0 Percentile.

    Chad Kuhl has thrown his fastball for a strike just 56% (748/1,347) of the time since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total IP; League Avg: 67% — 0 Percentile.

    Chad Kuhl has located his fastball up for a strike just 44% (305/691) of the time since the start of 2020 — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 172 total IP; League Avg: 60% — 0 Percentile.

    Chad Kuhl has an ERA of 7.51 (50.1 IP) against division opponents this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: 3.88 — first Percentile.

    : Mets Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Opponents have a line drive rate of just 17% (68/395) against Chris Bassitt this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

    Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 18% (41/232) against Chris Bassitt this season — 4th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 94th Percentile.

    Opponents have a line drive rate of just 17% (54/310) against Chris Bassitt on pitches in the strike zone this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.

    Chris Bassitt has not allowed a home run in any of the last 33.1 innings he’s appeared — David Phelps has the longest active streak at 63.1.

    Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

    The Rockies are just 5-15 (.250) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Rockies are just 12-31 (.279) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Rockies are 43-3 (.935) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .916.

    The Rockies are just 18-40 (.310) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .470.

    Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

    The Mets are 28-5 (.848) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .711.

    The Mets are 69-3 (.958) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .916.

    The Mets are just 7-9 (.438) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Mets are 41-19 (.683) at home this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .530.

    The Rockies are batting .312 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .263.

    Rockies hitters have an OBP of .367 (1,319 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .326.

    The Rockies have an average HR distance of 411.5 feet since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 399.5.

    The Rockies are batting .286 at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

    The Mets have scored first in 72% of their home games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

    Mets hitters have a groundball batting average of .265 against the shift this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .219.

    Mets hitters have an OBP of .342 (2,500 PA’s) when leading off an inning since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .308.

    Mets hitters have just 956 strikeouts in 4,801 PA’s (20%) this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    The longest HR allowed by the Rockies pitchers this season traveled 496.0 feet — — longest in MLB; League Avg: 459.6

    Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Rockies pitchers this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

    The Mets pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 28% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

    Mets pitchers have walked 68 of 1,122 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

    Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Mets pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

    Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

    Mets vs. Rockies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Raymond Hunter (Mets): Back, D15
  • John Curtiss (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Joseph Lucchesi (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Eduardo Escobar (Mets): Oblique, D10
  • Luis Guillorme (Mets): Groin, D10
  • Carlos Carrasco (Mets): Side, D15
  • Andrew Smith (Mets): Back, D15
  • Stephen Nogosek (Mets): Oblique, D15
  • Tylor Megill (Mets): Shoulder, D60
  • Sean Reid-Foley (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Antonio Senzatela (Rockies): ACL, D15
  • Scott Oberg (Rockies): Arm, D60
  • Kristopher Bryant (Rockies): Foot, D10
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Alexander Colomé (Rockies): Elbow, D15
  • Helcris Olivarez (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Yonathan Daza (Rockies): Shoulder, D10
  • Ryan Rolison (Rockies): Shoulder, D60

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