Rockies vs Marlins Prediction: Can Rockies Hit Sanchez Early?

The Colorado Rockies (record) head to loanDepot Park in Miami, FL to take on the Miami Marlins (record) in an NL showdown at 6:40 PM ET. The home team takes the edge, with the Marlins favored at -136, but can Rockies starter Ryan Feltner silence their bats? Sixto Sánchez toes the rubber for Miami. With the over/under set at 8 runs, will we see a high-scoring affair or will pitching dominate? Get our Rockies vs Marlins prediction to see who emerges victorious in this matchup!

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Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies, sitting fifth in the NL West at 7-21, head into today’s game against the Marlins aiming to end a two-game slide. They’ve struggled within their division, holding a 4-7 record, and have a dismal 2-11 record on the road. Without any games as favorites this year, their series record stands at 0-8-1. After a recent sweep by the Astros, culminating in an 8-2 loss where they were underdogs at +197, the Rockies are eager for a turnaround. Pitcher Austin Gomber’s struggle in his last outing added to their challenges, as he surrendered four earned runs.

Offensively, the Rockies rank 24th in MLB standings with an average of 3.8 runs per game, slightly better at home with 4.0 runs per game. Their batting average is .245 (11th in MLB), but their OPS is only .684 (20th in MLB). Players like Ryan McMahon, who boasts a .308 average and 16 RBIs, and Brenton Doyle, with a .391 average over his last six games, need to step up. Despite their standings, the Rockies have managed a 12-16 record on the run line as underdogs. Pitcher Ryan Feltner has had mixed results, needing improvement like the rest of the rotation.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are struggling significantly this season, holding a dismal 6-24 record as they enter today’s game against the Rockies. With a 14.5-game deficit in the NL East and a series record of 0-8-1, Miami’s 1-9 divisional record only exacerbates their challenges. They’ve dropped eight consecutive series and have found little success either at home (2-15) or on the road (4-9). As they continue to search for their first home win as favorites, where they stand 0-11, the Marlins hope to reverse their fortunes after a 7-2 defeat to the Nationals capped off their latest series. Despite taking an early lead, Miami succumbed as starter Trevor Rogers gave up three earned runs over five innings, ultimately taking the loss.

The Marlins’ offense, despite some bright spots from players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Luis Arraez, remains one of the weakest in MLB, ranking 28th with an average of 3.5 runs per game. Their struggles are evident in their .276 on-base MLB Scores— the league’s lowest—complementing a 25th-ranked slugging percentage and OPS. With MLB stats by team showing they are underperforming, Miami’s pitchers have also faltered. Sixto Sánchez, today’s starter, carries a burdensome 7.20 ERA from his previous outings this season. Sánchez’s challenge is to improve upon his last appearance where he lasted less than three innings. Hopes to help his team break a losing streak that has seen the over hit in their last three games, contributing to a season over/under record of 16-14.

Game Information

• Game: Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins
• Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami
• Date: April 30 | 6:40 ET

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Betting Picks

• OU Over 8 -105
• ML: Marlins -136
• ATS: Rockies +1.5

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