Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 4/24/25 MLB Picks

Kansas City Royals (10-14) vs Colorado Rockies (4-18)

Game Info: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:10 pm (Kauffman Stadium)

G. Marquez (R) vs C. Ragans (L)

Betting Odds: Kansas City Royals -258 / Colorado Rockies +210 --- 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 Thursday, April 24, 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, 1-11 Away) broke an eight-game losing streak with a home victory over the Washington Nationals, yet they continue to be the least successful team in MLB and fell back into their losing pattern in the first game of the current series against the Kansas City Royals. The Rockies scored three runs in the ninth inning to lead 3-2, but the home team managed to tie the game and eventually won in extra innings. Jacob Stallings led the team with a three-run double, while Ryan Feltner pitched seven innings without a decision, giving up one run on three hits, achieving four strikeouts and one walk. Tyler Kinley was credited with 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 Thursday. The 30-year-old right-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) ended a six-game losing streak by achieving a 4-3 victory against the Detroit Tigers in extra innings while playing away. Prior to this series, the Royals were defeated in all games by the Yankees and suffered a loss to the Guardians. In the first game of this series, Kris Bubic delivered an outstanding performance, pitching 7.0 innings without allowing any runs, yielding four hits, and recording six strikeouts, resulting in a no-decision. The win was awarded to Daniel Lynch IV.

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 Cole Ragans, who is 1-1 in five starts this season, with a 3.58 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 27.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Royals' last six home games on the first leg of a doubleheader have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Rockies' last four games on the first leg of a doubleheader have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Royals' last four day games against National League opponents.
  • The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in four of the Rockies' last five road games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Royals rank 29th in the league for RBIs this season (71).
  • The Royals rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.212).
  • 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 wins in the past few years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H duels. Marquez perhaps struggled in his last two starts, but he has allowed a .143 BA in 42 at-bats against the Royals in his career, and I am backing him to pitch for a strong five or six innings on Thursday. Ragans struggled in his previous start, but he will bounce back against one of the worst offenses in the MLB. In fact, we have two of the three worst offenses in the league facing each other, while the starters are better than their numbers are showing. I am going with Under.

Oliver’s Pick Under 8.5

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