MLB Rockies vs. Mets Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, August 21
By ATSSportsline.com
NEW YORK, NY (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of a four-game series. Jhoulys Chacin takes the mound for the Rockies against Chris Young for the Mets. The opening pitch starts at 7:10pmET from Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Mets as a -145 favorite over the Rockies. The total is 8 in most books. The Rockies come in with a 47-73 overall record and are 63-52 Over, while the Mets are 57-65 overall and are 68-49 Over.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Mets opened as a -135 favorite. The total started at 7.5 and moved down to 7 at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 75% of public bettors favor the Mets. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the Rockies. According to the latest MLB trends, the Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter, 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win and are 6-2 in their last 8 overall. Mets are 4-10 in their last 14 overall, 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400, 4-10 in their last 14 games on grass, 6-18 in their last 24 games vs. a right-handed starter, 7-22 in their last 29 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5, 5-16 in their last 21 home games, 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter, 3-14 in their last 17 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5, 1-9 in their last 10 games as a favorite and are 1-7 in Young's last 8 starts. Colorado right-hander Jhoulys Chacin will make his first start since May 1 when the Rockies visit the New York Mets on Tuesday in the second of a four-game series. The Rockies have really struggled without two young starters in Chacin and Jorge De La Rosa still trying to come back from Tommy John surgery. Chacin, who had nerve damage in his right pectoral muscle, made five total rehab starts at all three minor league levels in preparation for his return. Chris Young (4.50 ERA) is just 3-10 this season. The Rockies have been playing better baseball than the Mets as of late and are a good value play.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: COLORADO ROCKIES +145
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