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Reds vs Rockies

Mile-High matchup tilts toward the hotter club on the rise

Cincinnati Reds

Reds (12-13) VS Rockies (4-18)

April 25, 2025 | 8:40 PM ET | Coors Field, Denver, CO

Colorado Rockies
Moneyline Pick - Cincinnati Reds (-140): B

Cincinnati arrives in Denver one game under .500, while Colorado continues to spiral with three consecutive losses and key pieces still sidelined. The Reds send a hard-throwing right-hander to the mound who has previously handled Coors Field well, and he’ll be backed by a rested bullpen ready to hold any late lead. On the flip side, Colorado’s starter has struggled at home against this opponent’s current lineup, and the Rockies’ offense has underperformed against high-velocity arms all season. With early-season urgency building in a tight NL Central, Cincinnati holds the momentum and pitching edge, making the modest juice worth the investment.

Honestly, even with the Coors chaos factor, this one tilts toward Cincinnati. They're playing better baseball, pitching better, and have a real shot to keep pace in their division. Backing them here feels like siding with form over flounder.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 25/04/2025 09:50

Over/Under Pick - Over 9, (-110): B

Cincinnati rolls into Colorado with a slight drop in form, while the Rockies continue to skid with 1-9 run and the league’s 2nd worst ERA at 5.07. The Reds enter with a mostly healthy lineup and face a pitching staff missing key arms, while Colorado’s offense has just enough spark to keep the scoreboard active in the thin Denver air. With warm weather in the forecast and both starting pitchers carrying poor quality-start rates at Coors Field, the ingredients are all there for a high-scoring affair. Add in two unreliable bullpens that have struggled to secure leads lately, and the Over emerges as the sharp side at standard odds.

Honestly, it’s hard to fade runs at Coors when you’ve got shaky pitching and the ball jumping in warm air. Both lineups should get theirs, and if the bullpens keep leaking, this one could sail over early. Backing the Over feels like the right move with plenty of room to cash.

Spread Pick - Colorado Rockies, +1.5 (-140): B

Cincinnati enters this matchup on a slight downtick in form and dealing with some key absences in the lineup, while Colorado looks to build on any momentum they can. With the Reds' starting pitching situation uncertain and the bullpen likely to be active early, the edge in the later innings tilts toward a Rockies team that’s quietly found some rhythm at the plate. Even without all of their regular bats, Colorado has shown the ability to capitalize on left-handed pitching and leverage Coors Field’s hitter-friendly conditions. Add in a notable bullpen ERA gap, and the run line becomes a valuable way to back the home side.

Honestly, this one feels like a sneaky spot to grab the Rockies with a little cushion. Even if they don’t pull off the win, there’s a decent shot they keep it tight or take control late—solid value for anyone looking to boost the bankroll without going full moneyline.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 25/04/2025 09:50

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