Rockies vs Reds Prediction 4/28/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Reds prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 28th at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 13-16 this year after they swept the Mets by scores of 4-3, 3-1, and 3-0. In game three, Colorado scored once in the second and twice in the third, which was enough to get the shutout win. The Rockies recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Dollander allowed five hits and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Agnos picked up the save. Prior to that series, Colorado lost two out of three against the Padres and split four games with the Dodgers. 

This season, Colorado has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .261 opponent batting average, while they have scored 118 runs with a .247 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Mickey Moniak has led the Rockies with eight home runs and 15 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added three home runs and 16 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Tomoyuki Sugano, who is 2-1 with a 3.42 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP over 26.1 innings pitched this year. 

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are 18-10 this season after they won two out of three against the Tigers by scores of 9-8, 9-2, and 3-8. In game three, Cincinnati took a 3-2 lead in the fifth inning, but they allowed four runs in the seventh and two in the eighth for the loss. The Reds recorded seven hits and they committed one error, while they were led by Lowe, McLain, and Bleday, who all had one RBI in the game. Lowder allowed six hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Moll picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Cincinnati won two out of three against the Rays and all three against the Twins. 

This season, Cincinnati has a 3.77 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 118 runs with a .213 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Sal Stewart has led the Reds with nine home runs and 29 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz has added nine home runs and 20 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Chase Burns, who is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP over 28.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Cincinnati Reds will win

• The Reds have won each of their last eight games against the Rockies at Great American Ball Park following a home loss.
• The Rockies have lost each of their last seven road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Reds have covered the run line in seven of their last nine games.
• The Reds have led after 3 innings in six of their last eight night games against NL West opponents.
• The Reds have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as favorites.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Rockies have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Reds have lost four of their last five Tuesday night games as favorites against National League opponents.
• The Reds have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 road games against National League opponents following a road win.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Reds’ last five games as favorites against the Rockies have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Rockies’ last five road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Reds’ last nine games as favorites against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rockies’ last six road games against NL Central opponents.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts

• Elly De La Cruz has recorded at least one hit in each of his 15 previous appearances with the Reds as favorites against the Rockies.
• Elly De La Cruz has hit a home run in three of the Reds’ last four night games against opponents that held a losing record.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Hunter Goodman has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances.
• Kris Bryant has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against the Reds after not playing the previous day.

Rockies vs Reds Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup after getting a rare series sweep over the weekend and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four of their last five games. The Rockies are 6-10 on the road this year, while the Reds are 8-7 at home. Cincinnati has split their last four games, but they have one of the best records in the MLB. The Reds are starting Burns, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his five starts, while Sugano has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his first five outings. Both pitchers have been pretty strong to start the season and I like the under in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Under 9