Colorado Rockies (4-20) vs Cincinnati Reds (12-13)
Game Info: Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:40 pm (Coors Field)
A. Abbott (L) vs K. Freeland (L)
Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies +120 / Cincinnati Reds -142 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MLB.TV
In this article, we will formulate a Reds vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 25, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Reds (12-13, 6-7 Away) are staying on the road for the third straight series after defeating the Orioles and losing to the Marlins. Prior to those, the Reds swept the Pirates and lost to the Mariners at home. In the latest 5-2 win over Miami, Austin Wynns led the offense with two RBI, while Brady Singer got the win after allowing two runs on four hits with eight strikeouts and no walks over 6.0 innings of work.
This season, the Reds average 5.12 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .242/.324/.391 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Reds’ staff has a 3.39 ERA (6th) and 1.09 WHIP (2nd). Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with a .245 batting average, five home runs, and 22 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Reds is Andrew Abbott, who is 2-0 in two starts this season, with a 1.64 ERA and 0.64 WHIP in 11.0 innings.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (4-20, 3-6 Home) are still looking for their first series win of the season and are back in Denver after being swept by the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series. Changing the hitting coach didn't improve Colorado's offense a bit, so the Rockies struggled offensively again. In Game 3 6-2 loss, Jordan Beck was the only one up to the task as he blasted a pair of solo homers, while Chase Dollander took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits with three strikeouts and two walks in 4.2 innings.
This year, the Rockies average 3.21 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .213/.287/.345 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.07 ERA (29th) and 1.56 WHIP (30th). Brenton Doyle leads the Rockies with a .300 batting average, three home runs, and 12 RBI this season.
Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Rockies on Friday. The 31-year-old left-hander has a 0-4 record in five starts this year with a 4.85 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 26.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Rockies' last six night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Reds' last 10 games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Reds' last seven games as favorites against NL West opponents.
- The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Rockies' last four night games against NL Central opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for runs allowed this season (136).
- The Rockies rank 29th in the league for hits this season (169).
- The Reds rank 4th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.209).
- The Reds rank T4th in the league for hits allowed this season (170).
Reds vs Rockies Prediction
The Reds won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters, and last year, they swept the Rockies in Colorado. It's hard to back the Rockies at this point in the season, but I am going with Under because of Cincinnati's poor record against southpaws. The Reds have a .188 BA in 192 at-bats against lefties this year, while the Rockies are not much better, having a .207 BA in 213 at-bats. That said, I expect both offenses to struggle in the opening five or six innings and don't score more than two runs apiece, which should be enough for the Under bet. Colorado is 8-15 in Over/Under this season.
Oliver’s Pick Under 9.5
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
