The Colorado Rockies will face off against the New York Yankees on Friday at Yankee Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.
The Yankees are favored at -278 on the moneyline, while the total runs are set at 8.5.
Currently, the Rockies hold a record of 47-81 (SU), with a run line record of 65-63 and an over/under of 64-61-3. Starting for Colorado will be left-hander Kyle Freeland, who has a season record of 3-5, a 5.97 ERA, and a 1.53 WHIP over 14 games.
On the other hand, the Yankees come in with a record of 75-53 (SU), a run line record of 68-60, and an over/under of 70-53-5. Lefty Carlos Rodón will be on the mound for New York, boasting a record of 13-8, a 4.34 ERA, and a 1.25 WHIP across 25 starts.
Rockies’ Freeland Faces Road Challenges
Colorado’s recent performance saw them lose 8-3 against Washington, marking the end of their series on a low note. Although they had won three of four games prior, consistency has eluded the Rockies throughout the season.
The Rockies’ key players include CF Brenton Doyle (3.7 WAR), SS Ezequiel Tovar (2.7 WAR), and 3B Ryan McMahon (2.6 WAR). In terms of statistics, they sit at 23rd in on-base percentage (.305), 15th in OPS (.704), and 17th in home runs (138). The pitching staff struggles with a 5.54 ERA, ranking them last in the league.
Freeland’s last outing resulted in a disappointing five-inning performance against San Diego, where he allowed five runs on eight hits. His road record this season shows him at 2-4 with an alarming 8.23 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in seven starts. Notably, Freeland last faced the Yankees back in 2019.
Yankees Regain Momentum in A.L. East
The Yankees recently took two out of three games from the Cleveland Guardians, bouncing back impressively after a three-game slump. They currently sit at the top of the A.L. East, with Baltimore closely trailing them.
Leading the Yankees are CF Aaron Judge (8.6 WAR), RF Juan Soto (7.4 WAR), and SS Anthony Volpe (2.9 WAR). As a team, they excel in offensive metrics, ranking 1st in on-base percentage (.335), 1st in OPS (.774), and 2nd in home runs (195). On the pitching side, they hold a 3.76 ERA, placing them 7th overall.
Rodón will take the mound for New York, looking to improve after allowing four runs in his last game against Detroit. His home record shows him at 7-2 with a 3.39 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over ten starts at Yankee Stadium. Rodón faced Colorado once last season, yielding four runs in a five-inning outing. His career stats against the Rockies stand at 2-2 with a 4.78 ERA in five games.
Best Bets for Colorado Rockies vs. New York Yankees
Betting Trend: New York boasts a 43-31 run line record after a win this season.
The Yankees have shown strong performance against the Guardians, winning the last two games by an impressive combined score of 14-1. Judge showcased his power with three home runs, while Soto contributed significantly with five RBIs during that stretch. Facing Freeland, who has struggled on the road, the Yankees’ potent lineup—hitting .266 BA/.354 OBP/.481 SLG/.835 OPS in the latter half of the season—should find it manageable to continue their winning momentum.
Rodón’s home advantage is evident, as he has limited opposing batters to a .197 average, which bodes well for the Yankees’ bullpen looking to assert its dominance. Betting on the Yankees to cover the run line is a favorable choice for this matchup against the Rockies.
