Kansas City Royals (10-14) vs Colorado Rockies (4-18)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:40 pm (Kauffman Stadium)
G. Marquez (R) vs M. Lorenzen (R)
Betting Odds: Kansas City Royals -192 / Colorado Rockies +160 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MLB.TV
In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 23, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (4-18, 1-12 Away) ended an eight-game losing streak with a home win over the Washington Nationals, but are still the weakest team in the MLB and returned to losing ways in Game 1 of the current series against the Kansas City Royals. The Rockies scored three runs in the 9th to take a 3-2 lead, but the hosts tied the game and then secured a win in extra innings. Jacob Stallings hit a three-run double to lead the Rox, while Ryan Feltner pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on three hits with four strikeouts and one walk. Tyler Kinley took the loss.
This year, the Rockies average 3.24 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .218/.289/.350 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.05 ERA (27th) and 1.55 WHIP (29th). Brenton Doyle leads the Rockies with a .315 batting average, three home runs, and 12 RBI this season.
German Marquez will take the mound for the Rockies on Wednesday. The 30-year-old left-hander has a 0-3 record in four starts this year with an 8.27 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in 16.1 innings.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals (10-14, 7-4 Home) were on a six-game losing streak before securing an extra-inning 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on the road. Before that series, the Royals were swept by the Yankees and lost to the Guardians. In a 4-3 victory over the Rockies in Game 1 of this series, Kris Bubic was excellent through 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on four hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Daniel Lynch IV was credited with the win.
This season, the Royals average 2.91 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .210/.278/.305 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Royals’ staff has a 3.62 ERA (9th) and 1.28 WHIP (17th). Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with a .186 batting average, two home runs, and 14 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Royals is Michael Lorenzen, who is 1-3 in four starts this season, with a 4.57 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 21.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Royals' last six home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Rockies' last seven games following an extra innings loss have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in eight of the Royals' last nine night games against National League opponents.
- The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in four of the Rockies' last five games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Royals rank 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.310).
- The Royals rank 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.279).
- The Rockies rank T29th in the league for runs scored this season (71).
- The Rockies rank 29th in the league for hits this season (156).
Rockies vs Royals Prediction
The teams have traded victories over the past few years, as each recorded five in the last ten H2H encounters. We had a low-scoring affair in Game 1, but now that's going to change because of the pitching matchup. Even though both Marquez and Lorenzen have strong records against the opposing batters, they are not playing well this season, and I am backing the hitters from both teams to get 3+ runs in the opening five innings. I seriously doubt either starter will get a quality start on Wednesday. Following a slow Game 1, this one will be the hitters' game.
Oliver’s Pick Over 8.5
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
