Mets vs Rockies Prediction - MLB Picks 5/27/23

Colorado Rockies (22-29) vs New York Mets (26-25)

Game Info: Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 9:10 pm (Coors Field)

Chase Anderson (0-0) (1.15) vs Justin Verlander (2-2) (3.60)

Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies +165 / New York Mets -217 --- Over/Under: 11 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Colorado Rockies and New York Mets face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at Coors Field. On Friday it was the Mets that were able to secure the 5-2 victory.

Mets Betting Preview

The Mets sit with a 27-25 record overall and the pitching was the difference on Friday. Francisco Lindor had a strong game finishing with two hits and four RBIs. The Mets are averaging 4.33 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.57 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th i nthe league while the pitching is ranked 16th. On the mound for the Mets will be Justin Verlander who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 3.60. In his last start against the Rockies he went eight innings giving up three hits and one run.

Rockies Betting Preview

On the mound for the Rockies will be Chase Anderson who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 1.15. The Rockies sit with a 22-30 record overall and too often the offense hasn’t been good enough. On Friday they only scored two runs and they need to get the offense going here. The Rockies are averaging 4.55 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.43 runs per game. The Rockies offense is ranked 15th while the pitching is ranked 29th. Elias Diaz has hit six home runs and driven in 26 RBIs.

Mets vs Rockies Trends

Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Mets are 0-7 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Shane’s Free Pick

The pitching for the Rockies has been an issue and it’s not going to get any better in this game. Justin Verlander is coming off a start where he gave up only one run and he’s going to lockdown again in this game. The Rockies are going to have no answer and the Mets are going to get the job done. Back the Mets -1.5.