Rockies vs Mets Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2026
Last updated: May 7, 2026, 7:10PM | Published: May 6, 2026, 5:29AM
The Colorado Rockies will take on the New York Mets in MLB action at Coors Field on Friday, beginning at 5:10am AEST.
Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.07 ERA) will be on the bump for the Rockies, while the Mets will counter with Christian Scott (0-0, 4.26 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rockies vs Mets game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Colorado vs NY Mets MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Mets a 59% chance of beating the Rockies at Coors Field.
Rockies vs Mets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Coors Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rockies $2.30, Mets $1.65
- Line: Rockies +1.5 ($1.80), Mets -1.5 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 11 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockies at $2.30 and the Mets at $1.65.
The Rockies are 1.5-run underdogs against the Mets, with odds of $1.80 available at TAB.
For the favourite Mets (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.04.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 11 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rockies (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 11-run over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Rockies vs Mets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.65 with TAB
- Line: Mets -1.5 at $2.04 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 11 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Rockies vs Mets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Even though the Rockies are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Mets -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Rockies vs Mets: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Colorado vs NY Mets game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Colorado vs NY Mets match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rockies vs Mets: Essential Details
The match-up between the Rockies and Mets at Coors Field is scheduled to start at 5:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets
- Date: Friday 8 May 2026
- Time: 5:10am AEST
- Venue: Coors Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Colorado vs NY Mets predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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