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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Mets vs. Rockies on May 5, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, May 5th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rockies vs. Mets
The Rockies take on the Mets on Friday, May 5th 2023 at Citi Field, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Colorado Rockies (12-20) vs. New York Mets (16-16)
- Date: Friday, May 5th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Citi Field, New York
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Colorado Rockies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Colorado Rockies take on the New York hoping to improve on their record of just 12-20, placing them 5th in the NL West. Heading into play, the Rockies have won half of their 16 road games, sitting at 5-11.
Being favored seven times in 32 games, Colorado has a record against the runline of 13-19. The team has an over/under record of 14-18, with an average betting line of 10.
Last season, Antonio Senzatela appeared in 19 games for the Rockies, finishing with an overall record of 3-7 and an ERA of 5.07. A key area for improvement for Senzatela this season is limiting opposing teams' power numbers. Last year, he finished with a slugging percentage allowed of .504.
Colorado's offense comes into this game averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Rockies' offense comes into this matchup ranked 11th in the league, at .256. Despite the team's high batting average, they off to a slow start in the power department, ranking 26th in the league, at 26 total home runs. Up to this point, Colorado has been getting on base at a rate of .316, placing them 19th in all of baseball.
New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
New York enters play ranked 2nd in the NL East with a .500 record sitting at NL East. The Mets will need a win in today's game to move their record at Citi Field (6-6) above the .500 mark.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 22 of their 32 games, New York's record vs. the runline is just 15-17. The team's over/under record comes in at 14-17 with an average betting line of 8.
For New York, Kodai Senga gets the start, currently holding a record of 3-1. Heading into action, Kodai Senga has an ERA of 4.15. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .232 against him. Kodai Senga has given up five home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .346. With a total of 18 walks, Senga has a WHIP of 1.58.
New York's offense comes into this game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Mets' combined batting average currently sits at .238, placing them 21st in the league. So far, the team is the 19th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 34 deep shots. New York's OBP of .325 places them 12th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rockies vs. Mets
Heading into today's matchup between New York and the Rockies, the Mets are the heavy favorite at -236 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 70.24%. Despite the odds, our MLB prediction model recommends grabbing the Rockies to cover at +1.5 runs on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rockies +1.5
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