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As the Colorado Rockies prepare to host the Oakland Athletics on April 4, 2025, both teams are struggling early in the season. The Rockies sit at 1-5, while the Athletics hold a slightly better 2-5 record. This Interleague matchup is significant for both teams, especially considering their recent performances; the Rockies lost 3-1 to the New York Mets in their last outing, while the Athletics suffered a more lopsided defeat, falling 10-2 to the Kansas City Royals.

Pitching will be a focal point of this game. Colorado’s Ryan Feltner, a right-handed pitcher ranked 169th among MLB starters, has a solid ERA of 3.60 but has struggled with consistency. He projects to allow an average of 5.7 hits and 2.0 walks today, which could be problematic against an Athletics lineup that, despite ranking 29th in overall offense, is capable of power with 11 home runs this season.

On the other hand, Oakland’s Osvaldo Bido, also a righty, boasts an impressive ERA of 1.80. However, advanced stats suggest he might be due for a regression, as his xFIP of 7.12 indicates he has been somewhat fortunate thus far. Bido will face a Rockies offense that ranks 55th overall, indicating a lack of firepower and a tendency to strike out, which could play into Bido’s hands.

Despite the Rockies’ current struggles, their bullpen ranks 10th overall in MLB, providing a potential edge if the game remains close. Additionally, with a high implied team total of 4.39 runs for the Rockies, there may be value in betting on them to turn things around at home against a team that has its own issues. As both teams look to find their footing, this matchup could prove pivotal in setting the tone for the rest of their seasons.

Athletics Insights

• Jacob Wilson – Over/Under 1.5 Hits (+190/-255)
  The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Wilson as the 15th-best batter in the majors when assessing his batting average talent.
  Explain: THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available. Batting average is the most common measure of a player’s ability to generate hits.

Colorado Rockies Insights

• Ryan Feltner – Over/Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-120/-110)
  The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects that Ryan Feltner will tally an average of 4.5 strikeouts in today’s game.
  Explain: THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors like ballpark, weather, umpire, and more.
• Kyle Farmer – Over/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-150/+120)
  Osvaldo Bido will hold the platoon advantage over Kyle Farmer in today’s matchup.
  Explain: Right-handed hitters perform better against left-handed pitchers (and visa-versa). This can have a huge impact on whether a hitter will perform well or struggle on any given day.
• Jacob Stallings – Over/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-140/+110)
  When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jacob Stallings ranks in the 20th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).
  Explain: THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available.

Betting Trends

• Colorado Rockies – Moneyline (-110)
  The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 69 games at home (+6.65 Units / 9% ROI)
• Athletics – Moneyline (-110)
  The Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 69 games (+8.15 Units / 11% ROI)
• Gio Urshela – Over/Under 1.5 Hits (+190/-255)
  Gio Urshela has hit the Hits Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+5.35 Units / 76% ROI)