Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/26

MLB game preview

The Colorado Rockies will play the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The game is set for 1:40 PM. Fans can watch it on SNY. The Rockies come into the game with a record of 11-16. They are in fifth place in the NL West.

The Mets have a record of 9-17 and hold the fourth spot in the NL East. The Rockies recently won a game, while the Mets lost their last outing. The weather at Citi Field will be cool with a light breeze and overcast clouds.

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies are coming off a mixed set of recent games. They secured a 4-3 win against the New York Mets on April 24th, with Michael Lorenzen delivering a strong performance on the mound. He pitched seven innings, allowing just one earned run.

In their previous game against the San Diego Padres, the Rockies fell short, losing 10-8. Despite the loss, their offense was active, recording 14 hits and 2 home runs. Mickey Moniak was a standout, hitting two home runs in the game.

For the upcoming game, Jose Quintana will start for the Rockies. He holds a 0-2 record this season with a 6.23 ERA. The Rockies will look to improve their record and support Quintana with solid offensive output.

Rockies vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockies +190, Mets -227

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have shown varied performance in their recent games. On April 24th, they lost to the Colorado Rockies by a score of 4-3. Despite the loss, the team managed to get 11 hits, but only one was an extra-base hit.

On April 23rd, the Mets bounced back with a win over the Minnesota Twins, 10-8. They hit two home runs in this game, with Brett Baty and Carson Benge contributing to the long balls. The team collected 10 hits, with six being extra-base hits.

The Mets’ lineup features notable players like Bo Bichette and Francisco Alvarez. Alvarez has a batting average of .243 with four home runs and seven RBIs. Marcus Semien and Brett Baty also contribute to the team’s offense with their batting efforts.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored to win with a moneyline of -227, and based on the data, they seem likely to succeed. The Mets have a better batting average against at .240 compared to the Rockies’ .267. This suggests that the Mets’ pitching could limit the Rockies’ scoring opportunities. The projected score is Mets 5, Rockies 3, so the recommendation is to pick the Mets to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Rockies have a higher slugging percentage and more home runs compared to the Mets. However, both teams have shown moderate pitching abilities. The projected score is 8 runs in total, slightly above the line. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over on the total runs.