MLB Prop Bets: New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies

The New York Mets (26-25) face the Colorado Rockies (22-29) at Coors Field on Saturday at 10:40am. Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Max Scherzer is the probable pitcher for the Mets, while Connor Seabold is the probable pitcher for the Rockies. The Mets are favoured to win at $1.47, while the Rockies are at $2.80. The total runs line is set at 11.5, with OVER at $1.98 and UNDER at $1.86.

• The Mets ($1.68) have a 18-33 Run Line record this season, while the Rockies ($2.18) hold a record of 24-27.
• The Mets have a 23-25-3 O/U record this season (meaning 23 games have gone over the total runs line, 25 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Rockies have a 22-28-1 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

• The Mets are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Rockies are averaging 4.5 (15th).
• In the field, the Mets are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (16th in the league), while the Rockies are allowing an average of 5.4 runs (29th).

Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

• Looking at their batting averages this season, the Mets are at .244 (ranking 17th in the Major leagues), while the Rockies are batting .257 (11th).

Home Runs

• In terms of total home runs this season, the Rockies have hit 40 (27th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Mets have managed 57 (T15th).

Runs Batted In

• Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Mets have recorded 212 RBIs to rank T16th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rockies have recorded 217 RBIs to rank T13th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

• The Rockies have an earned run average of 5.06 this season (28th in the Majors), while The Mets have an ERA of 4.63 (24th).

Strikeouts

• Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Mets have recorded 420 this season, ranking T19th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rockies rank T27th for total strikeouts, recording 384.

Opponent Batting Average

• Opponents are batting an average of .273 against the Rockies this season (29th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Mets’ opponents are at .243 (15th).

First Innings Moneyline

• Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2023.

Lead After Three Innings

The Mets are $1.86 to lead after three innings, while the Rockies are $2.90.

• Here are their records after the first three innings in 2023.

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying $2.14 and the YRFI is paying $1.71.

• The NRFI is 25-26 in Mets games this season. The Rockies have a 23-28 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Rockies recorded a 13-6 victory over the Mets at Citi Field when these teams last met on May 8. Brenton Doyle dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 3 RBIs.