The Kansas City Royals (48-43) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (32-57) on Sunday, July 7th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on None. The Rockies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Royals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rockies. First pitch is set for 2:10 CT.
Royals vs. Rockies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+133)
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 10 Runs
- The Rockies have won their last 3 games, indicating a positive momentum.
- The Rockies have a recent home record of 5-3 in their last 8 home games.
- The Rockies have scored an average of 4.5 runs per game in their last 6 home games.
- The Rockies have won both of their recent head-to-head games against the Royals, scoring a total of 7 runs and allowing only 3.
- The Rockies have a higher home win percentage (43.5%) compared to the Royals’ away win percentage (40.5%).
Royals vs Rockies
Thanks to a two-run homer from Vinnie Pasquantino and a good outing from Austin Gomber, the Rockies picked up a 3-1 win over the Royals in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Rockies were at +136 on the money line.
Gomber went seven innings for the Rockies, giving up just one run and striking out three. He picked up a win in the game, while Victor Vodnik got the save. Seth Lugo had a rough outing for the Royals, taking the loss.
Kansas City had a chance to tie the game in the 9th, but Vodnik closed things out for the Rockies. Offensively, the Royals actually outhit the Rockies in the game 8 to 7.
On the road, the Royals have a run line record of 21-21, but they have failed to cover the run line in their last nine road games. Overall, they are 50-41 against the run line this season, with an average run margin of +0.5 runs per game. As favorites, the Royals have a 24-15 record straight up, but they are 13-14-1 in series play this season.
Kansas City is looking to end a three-game losing streak today against the Rockies. They are currently 3rd in the AL Central, nine games behind the Guardians. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 10 runs, which is higher than their season average of 8 runs per game. So far, 95.6% of their games have gone under the total line.
Brady Singer Gets The Start For The Royals
Right-hander Brady Singer gets the start for the Royals today as he faces the Rockies on the road. Singer has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 4-5 with an ERA of 3.05. Looking at his overall numbers, Singer has a WHIP of 1.18 and has turned in six quality starts. In his last outing, Singer took the loss, going five innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. Before that, he had gone 7 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run. Singer has allowed a homer in three straight outings.
Royals Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Royals are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 11th in the league, and are one of the best teams in the league at avoiding strikeouts. The Royals have been one of the better home run-hitting teams in the league, and their isolated power number of .157 is 10th in the MLB.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez have been two of the league’s top home run hitters this season, with both players having 14 homers. Witt Jr. comes into the game with a season-long batting average of .320, while Perez is hitting .274. Vinnie Pasquantino has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 15/40 in his last 10 games with three homers.
Colorado has won three straight games as underdogs and are 2-0 in the series vs. the Royals. They have an overall run line record of 44-45 and an over/under record of 44-43 this season. The Rockies’ games have averaged 9.9 runs per game, and their current under streak is at 5 games.
The Rockies are 20-26 straight up at home and 24-22 against the run line. Their average run margin in victories is +2.8, and they are 5-5 in their last ten games. Colorado is 22.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and trail the Giants by 11 games for the 4th spot in the division.
Tanner Gordon Gets The Start For The Rockies
Tanner Gordon takes the mound for the Rockies in today’s game versus the Royals. It’s his opportunity to start the season on the right foot, as this will be his first outing of the year.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Colorado comes into today’s game averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the MLB. They have been a better hitting team at home, averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. As a team, the Rockies are batting .245, which is 11th in the league, and have the 14th best slugging percentage in the league. The Rockies have been striking out a lot this season, and their team on-base percentage of .306 is 17th in the MLB.
Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and third baseman Ryan McMahon have been two of the Rockies’ top power threats this season, with Tovar hitting 12 homers and McMahon at 14. McMahon’s 45 RBIs are the best mark on the team, and Tovar is 2nd with 37. Over his last nine games, Brenton Doyle has five home runs and is hitting .394.
Royals vs Rockies Prediction
With the Rockies being the underdog at +133, we see this as a great value pick, as we have them winning this one by a score of 5-4. If you are looking for a prediction on the over/under line, we would take the under, as we have the game finishing with a combined nine runs.
Looking at some potential player props, Brady Singer is projected to finish with six strikeouts. As for the Rockies, they are projected to finish with eight as a team, and you could look at some of their power hitters for a home run.
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Last updated:July 9, 2024 Rockies, Royals