New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/6

MLB game preview

The New York Mets and Colorado Rockies will meet for an MLB regular season game at Coors Field. The Mets hold a 12-22 record and are ranked fifth in the NL East. They are coming off a win and have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. Christian Scott will be the starting pitcher for the Mets. He has a 0-0 record, a 4.26 ERA, and 9 strikeouts this season.

The Colorado Rockies have a 14-21 record and are fourth in the NL West. They are on a four-game losing streak and have also gone 4-6 in their last 10 games. Jose Quintana will start on the mound for the Rockies. He has a 1-2 record, a 4.07 ERA, and 12 strikeouts. The game will take place on a very cold night with light snow in Denver, CO. The game will be aired on SNY.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have had a mixed run in their recent games. They achieved a 4-2 win against the Colorado Rockies with solid pitching and timely hitting. In another game, they secured a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, showing strong performances from their hitters like Mark Vientos, who hit two home runs.

Despite their victories, the Mets have experienced close losses as well. They lost 4-3 to the Angels in a game where they managed nine hits but couldn’t capitalize enough. The team’s batting average stands at .224, placing them 25th in the league, indicating room for improvement in their hitting performance.

The Mets’ pitching has been more consistent, with an ERA of 3.91, ranking them 11th in the league. Their pitchers have kept opponents to a batting average of .231, which is the 5th best in the league. Christian Scott is expected to start the next game, looking to continue his decent form with a 4.26 ERA this season.

Mets vs Rockies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies
  • Venue: Coors Field in Denver, CO
  • Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline -165, Rockies Moneyline +139

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies have struggled in recent games. They lost their last five games, all at home. Their latest game against the New York Mets ended with a 4-2 loss.

In hitting, Mickey Moniak stands out with a .333 batting average and 11 home runs. TJ Rumfield also contributes with a .260 average and 19 RBIs. The team ranks 9th in batting average with .250 for the season.

Jose Quintana is the probable starting pitcher for the Rockies. He holds a 1-2 record with a 4.07 ERA this season. The Rockies’ pitching staff has a 4.59 ERA, which ranks 24th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored to win with a moneyline of -165. They have a strong pitching staff with an ERA ranked 11th and a batting average against ranked 5th. This gives them an edge over the Rockies, whose pitching ranks lower. The projected score is Mets 6, Rockies 4.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Rockies have a higher batting average and slugging percentage, which may contribute to a higher-scoring game. Considering both teams’ hitting and pitching stats, the recommendation is to take the over 9.5 runs. The projected total score is 10 runs.