Mets vs Rockies Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 26, 2023

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A series opener between the New York Mets (26-25) and Colorado Rockies (22-29) is scheduled for Friday at 8:40 PM ET, at Coors Field. The starting pitchers are Max Scherzer (3-2) for the Mets, and Connor Seabold (1-1) for the Rockies.

Bookmakers have set the Mets as the moderate moneyline favorites (-214) on the road versus the Rockies (+179). The over/under for the Mets-Rockies game is 11.5.

Mets vs. Rockies Odds

Run Line

New York Mets (-1.5)

Moneyline

Mets (-214)

Total

11.5 Runs (Over: -103, Under: -118)

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

  • Game Day: Friday, May 26, 2023
  • Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SNRM
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Stadium: Coors Field

Mets Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Jimmy Yacabonis 15-Day Injured List Quadricep
Edwin Uceta 15-Day Injured List Ankle
Omar Narváez 60-Day Injured List Calf
Tim Locastro 60-Day Injured List Thumb
Edwin Díaz 60-Day Injured List Knee
Elieser Hernandez 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Bryce Montes de Oca 60-Day Injured List Elbow
José Quintana 60-Day Injured List Ribs
Stephen Ridings 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Sam Coonrod 60-Day Injured List Back

Rockies Injury Report

Name Status Injury
C.J. Cron 10-Day Injured List Back
Ryan Feltner 15-Day Injured List Head
Dinelson Lamet 15-Day Injured List Back
Nick Mears 15-Day Injured List Oblique
Antonio Senzatela 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Noah Davis 15-Day Injured List Elbow
German Márquez 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Tyler Kinley 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Sean Bouchard 60-Day Injured List Biceps
Ryan Rolison 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Lucas Gilbreath 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Brendan Rodgers 60-Day Injured List Shoulder

Last Time Out: Mets and Rockies

The Mets won 10-1 over the Cubs yesterday in their last game. Carlos Carrasco was named the winning pitcher after throwing 6 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out four, while Pete Alonso went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.

The Rockies picked up a 7-6 victory over the Marlins yesterday. Elias Diaz (1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Brent Suter got the win on the mound after going 1/3 of an inning without giving up a hit or an earned run.

Betting Trends

Mets Betting Records and Team Stats

The Mets have entered the game as favorites 34 times this season and won 18, or 52.9%, of those games. New York has a record of 3-2 when favored by -214 or more by sportsbooks this season. The moneyline for this contest implies a 68.2% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 20 of their 44 opportunities. The Mets are 13-31-0 against the spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Pete Alonso 51 .239 (113) .341 (72) .559 (7) 8.8% (1) 20.7% (80) 12% (38)
Brandon Nimmo 50 .296 (21) .373 (24) .429 (82) 1.8% (132) 19.6% (64) 9.8% (77)
Francisco Lindor 51 .226 (140) .302 (134) .407 (98) 3.2% (76) 23% (106) 7.7% (108)
Jeff McNeil 51 .291 (29) .370 (29) .368 (131) 1% (149) 9.6% (6) 9.1% (86)
Starling Marte 44 .241 (110) .305 (128) .302 (162) 1.1% (146) 18.1% (53) 6.2% (140)

Rockies Betting Records and Team Stats

The Rockies have been victorious in 17, or 47.2%, of the 36 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, Colorado has been victorious two times in nine chances when named as an underdog of at least +179 or worse on the moneyline. The Rockies have an implied victory probability of 35.8% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Colorado and their opponents have gone over in 18 of their 43 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Rockies are 22-21-0 against the spread in their 43 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Elias Díaz 43 .340 (2) .396 (13) .531 (15) 3.7% (61) 17.1% (42) 8.5% (95)
Charlie Blackmon 45 .280 (42) .370 (29) .433 (79) 1.6% (139) 14.1% (18) 9.9% (74)
Jurickson Profar 43 .250 (97) .330 (93) .411 (93) 2.6% (103) 18.3% (57) 11% (53)
Kris Bryant 46 .274 (54) .352 (50) .394 (111) 2.6% (103) 16.3% (37) 9.2% (82)
Ryan McMahon 47 .220 (147) .303 (131) .382 (120) 2.1% (126) 32.3% (159) 10.8% (57)

Mets vs. Rockies Picks and Predictions

Our top pick for Mets vs. Rockies sees the Rockies (+179 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the over on 11.5 runs.

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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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