Mets vs Rockies Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – August 28, 2022

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At Citi Field on Sunday, the Colorado Rockies take on the New York Mets (three straight wins) at 1:40 PM ET. Max Scherzer (9-3) is the starter for the Mets, and German Marquez (6-10) for the Rockies.

Bookmakers have made the Mets a strong favorite at home (-356) to beat the Rockies (+287). The contest has a total set at 7.

Mets vs. Rockies Odds

Run Line

New York Mets (-1.5)

Moneyline

Mets (-356)

Total

7 Runs (Over: -122, Under: +101)

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When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Rockies

  • Game Day: Sunday, August 28, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Stadium: Citi Field

Mets Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Luis Guillorme 10 Day Injury List Groin
Drew Smith 15 Day Injury List Back
Carlos Carrasco 15 Day Injury List Oblique
Stephen Nogosek 15 Day Injury List Oblique
Joey Lucchesi 60 Day Injury List Elbow
John Curtiss 60 Day Injury List Elbow
Sean Reid-Foley 60 Day Injury List Elbow
Tylor Megill 60 Day Injury List Shoulder

Rockies Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Kris Bryant 10 Day Injury List Foot
Yonathan Daza 10 Day Injury List Shoulder
Alex Colomé 15 Day Injury List Elbow
Antonio Senzatela 15 Day Injury List Knee
Scott Oberg 60 Day Injury List Elbow
Tyler Kinley 60 Day Injury List Elbow
Ryan Rolison 60 Day Injury List Shoulder
Helcris Olivarez 60 Day Injury List Shoulder

Last Time Out: Mets and Rockies

These clubs meet again after the Mets took down the Rockies 3-0 yesterday. David Peterson earned the win for the Mets (6.00 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 7 K), and Brandon Nimmo led the way offensively (2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI). Kyle Freeland (5.00 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 2 K) was credited with the loss for the Rockies.

Betting Trends

Mets Betting Records and Team Stats

The Mets have entered the game as favorites 94 times this season and won 65, or 69.1%, of those games. New York has entered three games this season favored by -356 or more and is 2-1 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 78.1% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 65 of their 128 opportunities. The Mets have an ATS record of 70-58-0 in 128 games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Pete Alonso 127 .273 (45) .350 (37) .517 (10) 5.7% (9) 19.7% (74) 9.2% (64)
Francisco Lindor 127 .266 (56) .343 (47) .445 (49) 3.8% (44) 19.0% (68) 9.5% (54)
Starling Marte 110 .292 (22) .347 (42) .464 (34) 2.9% (75) 19.2% (71) 5.2% (132)
Brandon Nimmo 119 .265 (59) .357 (26) .420 (75) 2.3% (97) 16.8% (47) 9.8% (48)
Jeff McNeil 114 .322 (2) .374 (13) .462 (38) 1.6% (118) 12.4% (14) 6.3% (107)

Rockies Betting Records and Team Stats

The Rockies have been victorious in 39, or 38.2%, of the 102 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Colorado has played as an underdog of +287 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 25.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Colorado and their opponents have gone over in 62 of their 128 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Rockies have an against the spread record of 68-60-0 in 128 games with a line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
C.J. Cron 121 .272 (46) .326 (81) .494 (16) 4.7% (22) 25.9% (127) 6.4% (105)
Brendan Rodgers 116 .280 (34) .332 (72) .423 (70) 2.2% (99) 17.1% (50) 7.2% (94)
Charlie Blackmon 112 .270 (48) .320 (84) .438 (56) 3.3% (58) 18.0% (55) 5.6% (124)
José Iglesias 108 .304 (9) .341 (51) .399 (97) 0.7% (137) 11.4% (8) 3.7% (142)
Ryan McMahon 121 .251 (84) .337 (58) .406 (85) 2.7% (87) 25.7% (126) 10.9% (29)

Mets vs. Rockies Picks and Predictions

Our pick for this matchup is the Mets to win (-356 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (7 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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