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At Citi Field on Friday, the New York Mets (16-16) open a three-game series versus the Colorado Rockies (12-20), at 7:10 PM ET. The Mets will give the start to Kodai Senga (3-1), and the Rockies will turn to Antonio Senzatela.
Sportsbooks have made the Mets a decent moneyline favorite (-236) at home over the Rockies (+196). The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Mets vs. Rockies Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-236)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Rockies
- Game Day: Friday, May 5, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: SNY
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Brooks Raley | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Elieser Hernandez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Omar Narváez | 60-Day Injured List | Calf |
| José Quintana | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Sam Coonrod | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Stephen Ridings | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Edwin Díaz | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Rockies Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| German Márquez | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Dinelson Lamet | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Noah Davis | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Antonio Senzatela | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| 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 lost 2-0 against the Tigers yesterday, with Justin Verlander taking the loss. He threw five innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out five.
The Rockies defeated the Brewers 9-6 yesterday, with Brad Hand earning the win while pitching one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one. Ezequiel Tovar went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI to pace the Rockies’ offense.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have entered the game as favorites 23 times this season and won 12, or 52.2%, of those games. New York has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -236. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 70.2% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have hit the over in 15 of their 33 games with a total this season. The Mets have an ATS record of 15-18-0 in 33 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 32 | .244 (104) | .316 (114) | .537 (27) | 8.1% (3) | 25% (120) | 8.8% (98) |
| Jeff McNeil | 32 | .286 (42) | .398 (15) | .411 (92) | 1.5% (144) | 7.5% (3) | 12% (49) |
| Francisco Lindor | 32 | .212 (155) | .314 (120) | .432 (76) | 3.6% (70) | 26.3% (131) | 9.5% (87) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 32 | .302 (24) | .394 (19) | .431 (77) | 1.5% (144) | 17.5% (47) | 12.4% (42) |
| Mark Canha | 31 | .222 (143) | .310 (124) | .374 (122) | 2.6% (102) | 18.1% (56) | 10.3% (73) |
Rockies Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rockies have won in 10, or 40%, of the 25 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Colorado has been a moneyline underdog of -236 or better six times, losing every contest. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 33.8% chance of walking away with the win. Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 14 of their 32 opportunities. The Rockies have posted a record of 13-19-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | 30 | .280 (51) | .386 (26) | .430 (79) | 2.4% (108) | 12.6% (17) | 11% (61) |
| Kris Bryant | 30 | .309 (17) | .382 (28) | .464 (62) | 3.3% (75) | 17.9% (53) | 8.9% (97) |
| Elias Díaz | 30 | .337 (5) | .382 (28) | .500 (42) | 2.9% (90) | 18.6% (63) | 6.9% (133) |
| C.J. Cron | 31 | .250 (97) | .296 (140) | .481 (51) | 5.2% (31) | 26.1% (129) | 6.1% (145) |
| Jurickson Profar | 31 | .211 (158) | .290 (147) | .330 (155) | 2.4% (108) | 21.8% (98) | 10.5% (70) |
Mets vs. Rockies Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Mets will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-236). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (8.5 runs).