Prediction: Colorado Rockies VS Miami Marlins 2025-06-03
The Colorado Rockies, the team that's been making losses look like an art form, are heading to Miami to face the Marlins. I mean, who needs wins when you can perfect the art of losing, right? The Rockies have a whopping 50 losses already, and it's only June. That's like me trying to write a sports article without any sarcasm - it's just not happening.
On a more serious note, the Marlins are favored to win this one, and for good reason. They've got a decent offense, ranking 24th in the league with 4.1 runs per game, while the Rockies are, well, last in the league with a paltry 3.1 runs per game. It's like comparing apples and oranges, or in this case, a decent baseball team to a team that's still trying to figure out how to play the game.
Sandy Alcantara will be starting for the Marlins, and while his 2-7 record and 8.47 ERA might not exactly inspire confidence, he's still a better bet than Chase Dollander, who's sporting a 2-5 record and 6.28 ERA for the Rockies. I mean, it's not like the Rockies are going to suddenly turn things around and start winning games or anything (although, stranger things have happened, right?).
The key players to watch in this game are Kyle Stowers, who's been hitting home runs like they're going out of style (10 so far this season), and Hunter Goodman, who's trying to single-handedly carry the Rockies' offense on his back (31 RBIs and a .265 batting average). But let's be real, it's going to take a lot more than just one or two good players to turn the Rockies' season around.
My best bet for this game is the Miami Marlins to win, and I'd recommend taking them to cover the spread as well. The Rockies have been terrible as underdogs, winning only 8 of 56 games, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. The over/under is set at 8.5, but I'd lean towards the over, given the Marlins' tendency to hit the over (31 times this season) and the Rockies' general inability to pitch (5.59 ERA, 29th in the league).
So, there you have it. The Marlins should win this one, and if you're feeling lucky, take them to cover the spread as well. Just don't bet the farm on the Rockies suddenly turning things around - that's just not happening.
Best Bet: Miami Marlins to win (-177) and cover the spread (-1.5).
Created: June 3, 2025, 2:28 a.m. GMT