New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions June 1st 2025

New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies June 1st 2025

The Rockies are set to play against the Mets at Citi Field in New York. This afternoon game on Sunday, June 1, 2025, will start at 1:40 PM. Fans can catch the action on COLR as the teams compete under scattered clouds with a mild breeze.

Carson Palmquist will take the mound for the Rockies. He enters the game with an ERA of 8.78 and a WHIP of 2.02. The Mets will counter with Clay Holmes, who has an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.24. Both teams will be looking to gain an edge in this matchup.

Rockies vs Mets Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Rockies vs. Mets
• Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
• Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
• Betting Odds: Rockies Spread +2.5 (-115), Mets Spread -2.5 (-107), Rockies MoneyLine +319, Mets MoneyLine -402, Over/Under 8.5

The Rockies Can Win If…

The Colorado Rockies look to bounce back after their recent 8-2 loss to the New York Mets. In that game, Ezequiel Tovar was a bright spot, hitting a home run and scoring twice. Ryan McMahon also added a double, showing the potential for extra-base hits in their lineup.

Despite the recent losses, the Rockies have some strengths that could lead to a win. Their ability to hit doubles is notable, ranking 15th in the league. With players like Hunter Goodman, who leads the team with seven home runs and 31 RBIs, the Rockies have the power to change the game with a few swings.

The Rockies will rely on Carson Palmquist to deliver a solid start against the Mets. Although his ERA is high, the team will look for him to limit walks and keep the ball in the park. If Palmquist can put together a quality start, it will give the Rockies a chance to capitalize on their offensive strengths and secure a win.

The Mets Can Win If…

The New York Mets enter their next game with confidence after a strong showing against the Colorado Rockies. They won 8-2, thanks to Kodai Senga’s solid pitching. Senga allowed only two hits and struck out seven batters over 6 1/3 innings. Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, and Juan Soto each hit home runs, contributing to the Mets’ offensive power.

The Mets have shown they can win with both pitching and hitting. Their team ERA is 2.88, which ranks first in the league. They have also allowed the fewest home runs at 38. Offensively, they rank in the top ten for batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. This balance makes them a tough team to beat.

Clay Holmes will start for the Mets, bringing an ERA of 2.98 into the game. Holmes has been reliable, and the Mets’ defense supports him well. With Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso leading the lineup, the Mets have the firepower to score runs. Lindor has 12 home runs and Alonso has 11, making them key players to watch.

The Lean

The Mets are the favorites with a moneyline of -402, while the Rockies are at +319. Given the Mets’ strong hitting stats and top-ranked pitching with a 2.88 ERA, they are likely to win. My model projects the Mets to win with a score of 6-2, making the Mets a solid pick for the moneyline.

The current over/under line is set at 8.5. The Rockies’ pitching struggles with a 5.64 ERA, while the Mets’ offense ranks in the top ten for batting average and slugging. My model projects a total score of 8, suggesting a pick on the under at 8.5 (-114) is reasonable.

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Mets Look to Complete Sweep of Struggling Rockies in Series Finale

The New York Mets are beginning to show signs of life—especially in the clutch—and they’ll look to carry that momentum into Sunday’s series finale against the Colorado Rockies. After back-to-back wins to open the three-game set at Citi Field, the Mets are in position to complete a sweep and continue climbing in the NL East standings.

Saturday’s 8-2 victory featured key two-out hits, something that’s been hard to come by for New York much of the season. Brett Baty’s three-run triple in the first inning turned an early 1-0 deficit into a permanent lead, while Brandon Nimmo delivered a two-run homer in the fourth to give the Mets breathing room.

“We’re definitely looking to improve and we’ll be trying to do that on a day-to-day basis,” said Nimmo.

Mets finally delivering with runners in scoring position

The Mets’ season-long struggles with runners on base have been well documented—they rank near the bottom of the majors in average with men on (.228). But over the past two games, the hits are starting to fall in the right moments.

Juan Soto delivered a clutch two-out RBI double in Friday’s 4-2 win, and the Mets followed up with timely hits on Saturday. They’re not out of the woods yet, but this weekend has shown the kind of step-by-step progress that gives a team confidence.

Clay Holmes (5-3, 2.98 ERA) will take the ball on Sunday, hoping to support the offensive momentum with a solid outing of his own.

Rockies spiraling toward historically bad season

While New York climbs, Colorado continues to sink. The Rockies dropped their seventh straight game on Saturday and are now an astonishing 9-49 on the year—off to the worst 58-game start in modern baseball history.

They’re on pace to lose 137 games, which would shatter the modern-era record of 121 set just last season and even surpass the all-time futility mark of 134 losses by the 1899 Cleveland Spiders.

Despite playing close games—12 of their 23 losses in May came by three runs or fewer—Saturday’s loss was a step backward. Colorado grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning but couldn’t hold it for even one out in the bottom half.

“Today was not our best game,” said interim manager Warren Schaeffer. “But we have been playing good baseball for the last 10 days. We just haven’t had the ‘W’s’ coming.”

Sunday’s pitching matchup: Holmes vs. Palmquist

Clay Holmes, who didn’t factor into the decision his last time out, will try to continue his strong season for the Mets. He allowed just one run in 5 2/3 innings in a win over the White Sox on May 26 and brings a 1.17 ERA in 7 2/3 career innings against Colorado—all in relief.

For the Rockies, Carson Palmquist (0-3, 8.78 ERA) is still searching for his first major league win. The left-hander has made three starts since being called up and took the loss last Sunday despite a decent outing—two earned runs over five innings against the Cubs.

Palmquist has never faced the Mets and will have his hands full against a lineup that’s showing renewed confidence.

FAQs

How are the Mets performing with runners on base?
After struggling for most of the season, the Mets have shown improvement over the last two games, delivering key two-out hits.

What is Colorado’s record right now?
The Rockies are 9-49 and on pace for one of the worst seasons in MLB history.

Who’s pitching for the Mets in the series finale?
Clay Holmes gets the start, entering with a 5-3 record and a 2.98 ERA.

How has Palmquist looked for the Rockies?
He’s 0-3 with an 8.78 ERA in three starts and will be making his first career appearance against the Mets.

What happened in Saturday’s game?
The Mets won 8-2 behind early offense and timely hitting, including a three-run triple by Brett Baty and a two-run homer from Brandon Nimmo.

What’s at stake in Sunday’s game?
The Mets are aiming for a series sweep, while the Rockies are simply trying to avoid more historic infamy.