The New York Yankees are hosting the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a three-game interleague series. The Yankees are 6-4 in their last ten games while on the flipside, the Rockies are sitting at a 4-6 record over that same stretch. In this game, New York is sending Carlos Rodon to start on the mound. Meanwhile, for Colorado, Kyle Freeland will start the game as the Rockies pitcher. You know the teams, let’s dive into this game!
Colorado Rockies vs. New York Yankees Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Rockies | +1.5 (+112) | Over 8.5 (-102) | +225 |
| Yankees | -1.5 (-134) | Under 8.5 (-120 | -275 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Rockies vs. Yankees Match Details
- Fixture: Colorado Rockies @ New York Yankees
- Date and Time: August 23rd, 2024 @ 7:05 PM
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Rockies | vs. | Yankees |
| 47-81 | Record | 75-53 |
| 4.23 | Runs/G | 5.11 |
| .244 | BA | .251 |
| .306 | OBP | .335 |
| .399 | SLG | .439 |
| .704 | OPS | .774 |
| 136 | HR | .193 |
| 64 | SB | .55 |
| 5.52 | ERA | 3.79 |
| 1.52 | WHIP | 1.26 |
| 29 | Saves | 34 |
| .986 | Fielding % | .985 |
Key Stats
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies have been one of the worst teams away from home all season. With a record of 18-48 away from home, they rank second-worst in the MLB. Colorado is sending out Kyle Freeland as their starting pitcher in this game. Freeland has a record of 3-5 on the season with an ERA of 5.97. Against the Yankees’ batters in his career, he has allowed a batting average of .353, (6-for-17) with six strikeouts and one home run.
On the other side of the diamond, the Rockies are in the middle of the pack offensively. They are 15th in batting average, 17th in home runs, and 18th in total runs scored. They are led by center fielder Brenton Doyle, who leads the team in home runs (21), RBIs (61), and is second on the team with a .271 batting average. This will have to be one of their best offensive series to keep up with an offense as high-powered as the Yankees have.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in MLB this season. With a record of 75-53, they sit at the top of the American League East. Carlos Rodon has been named the starter for New York in this game. With a record of 13-8, Rodon is tied for the second-most wins by a pitcher in MLB. Although his last start went bad, with 3.1 IP, four earned runs and five strikeouts, he is in a prime spot to bounce back and take advantage of the lack of production the Rockies have away from home.
The Yankees offense has been sensational all season long. They rank in the top five in total runs scored (2nd), OPS (1st), total bases (3rd), and home runs (2nd). New York is led by AL MVP-candidate Aaron Judge. On the season, Judge has been destroying pitchers as he ranks in the top three in batting average (2nd), RBIs (1st), home runs (1st), OPS (1st), runs (3rd), and total bases (1st). With Judge on a 10-game hitting streak, he is in prime position to have another outstanding game against Colorado.
Prediction
The New York Yankees are going to destroy the Rockies in this game. The Rockies are awful away from Coors while the Yankees have been excellent at home. Kyle Freeland will struggle against the dynamic offense of the Yankees. While Carlos Rodon will be able to bounce back against a middle-of-the-pack offense that the Rockies possess. This is not rocket science to make this pick. I am taking the New York Yankees -1.5 in this game!
Final Pick
New York Yankees -1.5 (-134)
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