Seattle Mariners vs Colorado Rockies Game 1 Betting Pick & Preview – 4/21/2024

Seattle Mariners vs Colorado Rockies Overview

• Date: April 21, 2024
• Venue: Coors Field
• Starting Pitchers:
  • George Kirby - Mariners
  • Cal Quantrill - Rockies
• Run Line: Mariners -1.5 (-125), Rockies +1.5 (+105)
• Money Line: Mariners -198, Rockies +164
• Total (Over/Under): 10.5

Seattle Mariners vs Colorado Rockies Game Preview & Prediction

In an Interleague matchup scheduled for April 21, 2024, the Colorado Rockies will face off against the Seattle Mariners at Coors Field. The Rockies, with a disappointing record of 4-16 this season, are having a rough campaign. On the other hand, the Mariners are having an average season, holding a record of 10-10.

The Rockies are projected to start right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill, who has had a challenging start to the season. He has a win/loss record of 0-2 and an ERA of 5.57, which is considered poor. However, his 4.90 xFIP suggests that he has been unlucky and is likely to perform better going forward. The Mariners, meanwhile, will start right-handed pitcher George Kirby, who has been performing well. With a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 6.64, Kirby's 3.78 xFIP indicates that he has also been unlucky and has the potential for improvement.

This game is the first of a double-header between the two teams and the second game in the series. The Rockies' offense ranks as the 16th best in MLB this season, with an average team batting average and a low ranking in home runs and stolen bases. The Mariners' offense ranks as the 24th best in the league, with a similar average batting average and a better ranking in home runs and stolen bases.

According to our advanced-stat Power Rankings, the Rockies' bullpen is considered the 9th best in MLB, while the Mariners' bullpen ranks 19th. This suggests that the Rockies may have an advantage in the later innings of the game.

In terms of betting odds, the Rockies are the underdogs with a moneyline of +160 and an implied win probability of 37%. The Mariners are the favorites with a moneyline of -185 and an implied win probability of 63%. However, it's important to note that the Rockies' projected win probability is higher than their implied win probability, indicating a potential value bet.

The Rockies will look to their best hitter, who has not been specified, to lead their offense. Meanwhile, the Mariners will rely on their best hitter, also unspecified, who has been performing well over the past seven games.

Mariners vs Rockies Prediction: Mariners 5.45 - Rockies 4.28

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