New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies 8/8/24 – Playing at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies (42-73) will meet the New York Mets (60-54) in an intriguing match-up. If the Mets intend to keep up with their winning ways and the Rockies would like to save their season, this Thursday afternoon’s game will be a thrilling one for fans. This is why we are going to talk about betting odds, key player performances and current form of the Mets which make them favorites in this contest as we look at some best multi-handicapper picks for today’s MLB action.
New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies 8/8/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 3:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Coors Field |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
New York Mets (60-54) vs. Colorado Rockies (42-73)
When it comes to the New York Mets, they are having a decent season with a 60-54 record as they establish themselves as strong contenders within the National league. The team has a .249 average, which includes 546 runs batted in (RBI), 968 hits and 143 home runs. The on base percentage (OBP) is .321 for the Mets while their slugging percentage (SLG) stands at .418. On the other hand, in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.12 alongside a WHIP of 1.29 with 423 walks and 1003 strikeouts and opponents batting average is .233. It can thus be concluded that these statistics show how balanced offensive and defensive performances by the Mets have made them formidable opponents for any given side.
The Colorado Rockies have had difficulties this year as evidenced by their poor record of 42-73 so far this season. Their batting average is .242 and they have scored three hundred eighty-three runs with nine hundred thirty-five hits and one hundred twenty-eight home-runs respectively. The Colorado Rockies’ on-base percentage (.304) and slugging percentage (.401) are not very impressive either. However, when it comes to pitching, things were not so good; giving up against its opponent’s hitting average stands at five point four eight earned run average (ERA), plus one point five two whip rate (Walks + Hits/ Innings Pitched). future seasons
David Peterson (5-1, 3.47 ERA) vs. Austin Gomber (3-7, 4.66 ERA)
David Peterson has been stunning this season for the Mets, winning five and losing one of his games with an ERA of 3.47. He has pitched 59.2 innings giving up 58 hits, striking out 47 batters, walking 27, and allowing six home runs. His WHIP is 1.42. Peterson’s core strength is to confuse hitters through his pitching mix and he has become more accurate as the season has progressed; but his WHIP suggests that he lets too many runners get on base which might be utilized by the Rockies lineup looking for a comeback.
On the other hand Austin Gomber had more grueling times this season with a win-loss record of 3-7 and an ERA of 4.66. In a span of116 innings pitched, Gomber has allowed122 hits, fanned84 batteries, issued28 walks and permitted22 homeruns respectively.His WHIP is decent at1.29.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Mets -1.5 (-108), Total Odds: 11
The current betting odds show that the New York Mets are favored by a -1.5 spread at -108. The moneyline for the Mets is -162, while the Rockies are +136. The total odds are set at 11, with the over at –108 and the under at –112. According to recent performances of the Mets and struggles experienced by Rockies, winning chances for a match seem fairly high as per these odds Betting on the Mets to cover may be a good idea or better yet, going for a total under in their previous games?
New York Mets Betting Trends
The New York Mets have a penchant for playing low-scoring games of which total has gone UNDER in 5 of the last 6 matches. In addition to this, the total has also gone UNDER in 4 of the last 5 road games they played and in ten of their last fifteen away matches against Colorado. The Mets are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games versus National League rivals and are also 6-2 SU in their last eight games against other teams from the National League West Division.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
Also, the Colorado Rockies are currently under a trend of lower-scoring games, which has seen them go UNDER in 4 of their last 5 games. But in their previous 12 games, they have only managed to win four matches and lost eight times; this is indicative of how the team has failed to secure wins. At home, eleven out of fourteen latest games finished with a total less than ‘0’ This is also true for ten out of fifteen last faceoffs between the Mets and Rockies at Coors Field. Thus, they have gone on a 2-8 run in their last ten games against National League opponents making them look even more weak tonight.
New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies 8/8/24 Betting Picks
Considering the analysis of statistics for both teams and how they have been betting, it is clear that the New York Mets are the better team in this game. Their good pitching and a balanced lineup give them a significant advantage as opposed to the Colorado Rockies, whose pitchers continue to struggle against other National League clubs. According to MLB gameday insight, the Mets may be a pretty good choice if you want them to cover -1.5 spread. Furthermore, given both teams’ tendencies towards low-scoring games, it is possible to make an intelligent wager on UNDER 11 total.
Free Pick and Prediction: New York Mets 6, Colorado Rockies 3.
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