New York Yankees vs Colorado Rockies Preview
Carlos Rodon and the White Sox are facing off against the Rockies, who are starting Kyle Freeland. This interleague matchup is set to get started at 7:05 PM ET from Yankee Stadium in New York. The Rockies are 47-81, while the Yankees have won two straight and they are 75-53 overall.
New York is a massive favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -291 compared to the Rockies at +239. Friday’s over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the game will be televised on YES. Colorado is currently 5th in the NL West.
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New York Yankees vs. Colorado Rockies Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Rockies have recorded a 1-4 record, with a 2-3 performance on the runline.
- In the Yankees’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 3-2 (SU) with 4-1 against the spread.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Yankees have a record of 6-4 straight-up, and have gone 5-5 against the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Rockies have a straight-up record of 4-6 and a 6-4 record vs. the runline.
New York Yankees vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Nationals with an 8-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 3rd inning before the Nationals scored two runs in the 3rd to take the lead. Washington’s offense scored another three runs in the 4th to put things out of reach. The Rockies were the +130 underdog on the money line going into the game.
Cal Quantrill had a rough outing, giving up six earned runs on 11 hits and issuing three walks. He also only struck out four batters and took the loss. The Rockies’s offense was carried by Jacob Stallings, who went 1/3 with a homer and two RBIs.
Colorado is 47-81 overall, and they are 29.0 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. So far, they have gone just 15-28 in divisional matchups. The Rockies have dropped two straight games, and they lost the series to the Nationals 2-1.
At home, the Rockies are 29-33 this season, and they are just 18-48 on the road. As the underdog, the Rockies are 18-48 this season, and they have yet to be the favorite in a game. Colorado’s overall series record is 10-28-3, and they are still looking for their first series win vs. the Yankees.
When the Rockies are on the road, they have a run line record of 31-35, and their average run margin is -2.3. In their last two road games, they have failed to cover the run line, and their overall run line record is 65-63. When they are the underdog, they have a run line record of 65-63.
The Colorado Rockies are on the road today against the New York Yankees, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Rockies and their opponents have combined to average 10.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 64-61. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 9-9. Overall, 57.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs.
Left-hander Kyle Freeland gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Yankees on the road. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with a 5.97 ERA. Freeland’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.53. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back further, Freeland has not won a game on the road since July 31st, where he pitched seven innings and gave up just one earned run. His ERA on the road is 12.12 compared to 4.29 at home.
Heading into today’s game, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. However, they have been a better offense at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, the Rockies are batting .243, which is 13th in the league, and they have the 12th best slugging percentage in the league. One thing to keep an eye on is that the Rockies are 29th in the league in strikeouts.
Over his last eight games, Brenton Doyle has gone 11/31 with one home run and two RBIs. For the season, he is batting .271 with a team-high 61 RBIs and 21 homers. Ezequiel Tovar has also been a good power source for the Rockies, as he has 19 homers and is batting .270. Brendan Rodgers is also on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 9/32 in his last eight games.
The Yankees’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Guardians, closing out their series with a 6-0 win. After going on to score four runs in the 2nd inning, the Yankees added another two runs in the 4th to put things out of reach. New York was the -194 favorite at home going into the game.
Gerrit Cole put together a good start for the Yankees, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out two Guardians batters. Giancarlo Stanton was hot at the plate, going 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.
The Yankees are 75-53 overall and lead the AL East by 1.5 games over the Orioles. New York is hosting the Rockies today and have won two straight games. Their two-game winning streak came after dropping the series opener vs. the Guardians. So far, they are 22-23 in AL East matchups.
At home, the Yankees are 34-28 this season and have been really good on the road at 41-25. As the favorite, the Yankees are 57-46 this season and 18-7 as the underdog. New York’s overall series record is 24-13-4 this year.
When the New York Yankees are at home, they have a run line record of 28-34, but they have covered the run line in two straight games. Overall, they are 68-60 against the run line this season, and they have a run line record of 40-26 on the road. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.2, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.6. As the underdog, they are 21-4 against the run line, while they are 47-56 as the favorite.
The New York Yankees are playing at home against the Colorado Rockies today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Yankees have an average combined run average of 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 70-54. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 28-18. So far this season, 41 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 32.0% of their games.
Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today and comes into the game with a record of 13-8 and an ERA of 4.34. So far this season, he has made 25 starts and 12 of them have been quality starts. Rodón’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.25, and he is averaging 9.89 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Rodón took the loss, going 3 1/3 innings and giving up four earned runs. Before that, he had won three straight starts. At home, he is 7-2 with a 4.04 ERA compared to 6-6 with a 5.67 ERA on the road.
Not only do the Yankees lead the league in runs per game, but they also have the top on-base percentage and OPS in the league. As a team, they are batting .251 and have the 2nd most home runs in the league. One of the main reasons for their success has been their ability to draw walks, as they are the best in the league in this category.
Aaron Judge has been on a tear of late, hitting .400 over his last eight games with six homers and 11 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .334 with a league-leading 118 RBIs and 48 homers. Juan Soto is also having a strong season, hitting .299 with 36 homers, which is 4th in the league.
Our pick for this Rockies vs. Yankees matchup is to take the Rockies on the money line, where they are offering a payout of +239. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Rockies, making the over/under line of 8.5 runs a close call, but we would lean towards the over.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Carlos Rodón finishing with more strikeouts than Kyle Freeland. However, Rodón is still predicted to finish with seven K’s, which is good for second among all starters today. As for Freeland, he is projected to finish with four strikeouts.
New York Yankees vs Colorado Rockies Betting Tips
- We like the Rockies on the moneyline (+239)
- The Rockies are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
New York Yankees Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | Out | Arm |
| Tyler Lyons | Out | Personal |
| Jon Berti | Out | Calf |
| Cody Poteet | Out | Tricep |
| Lou Trivino | Out | Elbow |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | Probable | Elbow |
| Clarke Schmidt | Out | Lat |
| Jonathan Loáisiga | Out | Elbow |
| Ian Hamilton | Out | Lat |
| JT Brubaker | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Gil | Out | Back |
| Kenlly Montas | Out | Personal |
Colorado Rockies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bard | Out | Forearm |
| Kris Bryant | Out | Back |
| Germán Márquez | Out | Elbow |
| Antonio Senzatela | Out | Elbow |
| Dakota Hudson | Out | Elbow |
| Ryan Feltner | Out | Shoulder |
| Victor Vodnik | Out | Bicep |
