Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals Game 1 Pick – 4/24/2025

Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals Game 1 Betting Preview

As the Kansas City Royals prepare to host the Colorado Rockies in Game 1 of their double-header on April 24, 2025, both teams are struggling significantly this season. The Royals sit at 10-14, while the Rockies have fallen to a dismal 4-18. With both teams far from their peak performance, this matchup carries the weight of urgency for both sides. In their last encounter, the Royals edged out the Rockies, but neither team has shown consistency.

On the mound, Cole Ragans is projected to start for Kansas City. Ragans, currently ranked as the 7th best starting pitcher in MLB according to advanced-stat Power Rankings, has had a solid season with a 3.58 ERA and a high strikeout rate of 36.8%. He faces a Rockies lineup that ranks 2nd in the league in strikeouts, providing Ragans with an advantage in exploiting their weaknesses. His projected performance today includes an average of 6.0 innings pitched, allowing just 1.8 earned runs, and striking out an impressive 8.7 batters.

In contrast, German Marquez will take the mound for Colorado. Unfortunately for the Rockies, Marquez has struggled, holding an 8.27 ERA and a 0-3 record this season. The projections suggest he will pitch around 5.8 innings while allowing approximately 3.3 earned runs, which could be a recipe for disaster against a Royals offense that has underperformed but still has potential, ranked 29th in MLB.

With a Game Total set at 8.5 runs, the Royals enter as significant favorites with a moneyline of -255, reflecting a strong implied team total of 5.18 runs. The Rockies, conversely, are underdogs at +215 with a low implied total of 3.32 runs. Given the strengths and weaknesses on display, this matchup could provide a much-needed boost for the Royals as they aim to capitalize on their pitching advantage and improve their season.

Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals Game 1 Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Colorado Rockies 3.26, Kansas City Royals 4.38

• Date: April 24, 2025
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium
• Starting Pitchers:
  • German Marquez - Rockies
  • Cole Ragans - Royals

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