The Colorado Rockies (54-72) and New York Mets (80-46) lock horns Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET to continue a 4-game series at Citi Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Mets odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: New York leads 3-1
The Rockies have the league’s worst record on the road at 18-40. After Thursday’s 3-1 loss to the Mets, Colorado is 3-13 with a .661 OPS in 2nd-half games away from Coors Field.
Thursday’s series opener in Queens kicked off a stretch that has the Mets playing 6 sub-.500 foes in its next 7 series. New York was returning home after a 4-6 road trip. New York’s National League entry is a robust 13-2 in its last 15 games at Citi Field.
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Rockies at Mets projected starters
RHP Chad Kuhl vs. RHP Chris Bassitt
Kuhl (6-7, 5.16 ERA) is making his 21st start. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 103 IP.
- Coughed up 9 runs in his last start, which was on the road in San Diego on Aug. 9; has posted a 6.08 ERA on the road
- Went on the IL (hip) after that turn against the Padres and this is his 1st start after a scoreless 5-inning rehab stint Aug. 20 in Triple-A
Bassitt (11-7, 3.26 ERA) owns a 1.13 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 141 IP in 23 starts.
- Has a 1.80 ERA in his last 7 starts
- Last pitched Aug. 19; owns tremendous career and recent-season numbers when pitching on 6-plus days of rest, allowing a mere .594 OPS in such situations
- Has…
