The New York Mets (60-54) will visit the Colorado Rockies (42-73), in the final game of a three-game series, Thursday at 3:10 PM ET.
The Rockies play as a home underdog (+132) versus the Mets (-156). The New York Mets will give the start to David Peterson (5-1, 3.47 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Rockies will counter with Austin Gomber (3-7, 4.66 ERA).
These squads meet again following the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the Rockies yesterday. Jose Butto (2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K) registered the win for the Mets. Francisco Lindor went 2-for-5 with two RBI to lead the team on offense. Victor Vodnik (0.2 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 1 K) took the loss on the mound for the Rockies.
Here’s what you need to get ready for Thursday’s Mets vs. Rockies contest, including viewing options.
New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies odds and betting lines
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 9:16 AM ET. For a full list of Sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
- Favorite: Mets (-156, bet $156 to win $100)
- Underdog: Rockies (+132, bet $100 to win $132)
- Over/under: 11
Mets vs. Rockies: Live streaming info & game time
- Game Day: Thursday, August 8, 2024
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Coors Field
- TV Channel: Rockies
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Mets stats and trends
Mets betting records
- The Mets have been favorites in 64 games this season and won 35 (54.7%) of those contests.
- New York is 7-2 this season when entering a game favored by -156 or more on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.9% chance of a victory for the Mets.
- New York and its opponents have hit the over in 59 of its 114 games with a total this season.
- The Mets are 58-55-0 ATS in their 113 games with a spread this season.
David Peterson (Mets probable starter)
- Peterson (5-1) takes the mound for the Mets in his 12th start of the season. He has a 3.47 ERA in 59 2/3 innings pitched, with 47 strikeouts.
- In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the lefty tossed six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- The 28-year-old has amassed a 3.47 ERA and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 11 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .256 to opposing hitters.
- Peterson heads into this outing with five quality starts under his belt this year.
- Peterson is aiming for his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.4 frames per appearance on the hill.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- He will take the mound against a Rockies squad that is batting .242 as a unit (16th in MLB). It is also slugging a collective .401 (14th in MLB) with 129 total home runs (14th in MLB).
Mets batting stats
- The Mets’ 143 home runs rank sixth in Major League Baseball.
- Fueled by 360 extra-base hits, New York ranks eighth in MLB with a .417 slugging percentage this season.
- The Mets rank 12th in MLB with a .249 team batting average.
- New York is among the highest-scoring teams in the majors, ranking ninth with 551 total runs this season.
- The Mets have an on-base percentage of .321 this season, which ranks ninth in the league.
- New York is ranked 12th in strikeouts per game (8.3) among MLB offenses.
Rockies stats and trends
Rockies betting records
- The Rockies have been victorious in 42, or 36.5%, of the 115 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- This season, Colorado has come away with a win 25 times in 73 chances when named as an underdog of at least +132 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Rockies have an implied victory probability of 43.1% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Colorado and its opponents have gone over in 58 of its 115 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Rockies are 56-58-0 against the spread in their 114 games that had a posted line this season.
Austin Gomber (Rockies probable starter)
- Gomber (3-7) takes the mound first for the Rockies in his 22nd start of the season. He’s put together a 4.66 ERA in 116 2/3 innings pitched, with 84 strikeouts.
- In his most recent outing on Saturday against the San Diego Padres, the left-hander threw seven innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- During 21 games this season, the 30-year-old has put up a 4.66 ERA and 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .268 to opposing hitters.
- Gomber has seven quality starts under his belt this season.
- Gomber has pitched five or more innings in a game 16 times this season entering this game.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- He will face a Mets team that is batting .249 as a unit (12th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .417 (eighth in the league) with 143 total home runs (sixth in MLB play).
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 30-year-old ranks 60th in ERA (4.66), 52nd in WHIP (1.293), and 65th in K/9 (6.5).
Rockies batting stats
- The Rockies rank 14th in MLB play with 129 total home runs.
- This season, Colorado ranks 14th in the majors, slugging .401.
- The Rockies have the 16th-ranked batting average in the league (.242).
- The offense for Colorado is the No. 18 offense in baseball, scoring 4.2 runs per game (486 total runs).
- The Rockies’ .304 on-base percentage ranks 22nd in the majors.