Athletics vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 4/5/25 MLB Picks

The projected starting pitcher for the A's is JP Sears, who had an 11-13 record in 32 starts last year with a 4.38 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 180.2 innings. Sears is 0-1 this season, with a 2.70 ERA in 6.2 innings.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies (1-6, 0-1 Home) lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1, were swept by the Philadelphia Phillies on the road, and then lost the first home game of the season to the A's. The Rockies had numerous chances to get the lead and clinch a victory, especially in the 9th inning and in the first extra inning, but blew them away and lost 6-3. Colorado had 13 players left on base, and its hitting must improve quickly. Ryan Feltner pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision and allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits with four strikeouts and one walk.

This year, the Rockies average 1.83 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .203/.258/.294 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 4.04 ERA (17th) and 1.59 WHIP (29th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .269 batting average, two home runs, and three RBI this season.

German Marquez will take the mound for the Rockies on Saturday. The 30-year-old righty started just four games in two years because of serious injuries, but this season, Marquez opened with a no-decision against the Phillies after he allowed no runs on four hits with four strikeouts and no walks over 6.0 innings of work.

Why the Rockies will beat the Athletics

• The Athletics have lost six of their last seven games as road favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Rockies have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in four of their last five home games against American League opponents following a home loss.
• The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Rockies' last four games after going to extra innings have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Athletics' last five road games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in eight of the Athletics' last nine road games.
• The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the last four games between the Athletics and Rockies.

Athletics vs Rockies Prediction

The Athletics won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven. Last season, the A's won the series 2-1. German Marquez was fantastic in his first start in two years against Philadelphia's excellent lineup, so I believe he will have a relatively easy job against the A's on Saturday. It's hard to expect another shutout game for Marquez, but I am backing him to record another quality start. The Rockies must start taking their opportunities on offense, and it has to happen sometimes. They scored more than three runs just once this season. I am backing the Rox to go 5+ in this one and secure a victory.