Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets Game 2 Picks and Predictions for Sunday April 26 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 04/26/2026, 01:45 AM ET

The Colorado Rockies travel to face the New York Mets in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Citi Field in Queens, New York on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 5:10 PM and coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out free MLB picks.

Starting Pitchers Preview

Colorado has not announced a starting pitcher for Game 2, while New York is set to send Kodai Senga to the mound. Senga enters this matchup with a 0-3 record, posting an 8.83 ERA and a 1.90 WHIP across 17.1 innings. He has allowed 23 hits while striking out 22 batters and walking 10, along with surrendering four home runs.

Colorado Looking to Build on Earlier Success

Colorado enters this contest with an 11-16 overall record and a 4-10 mark on the road. The Rockies recently won over New York in a 4-3 game and have had mixed results over their last five games, including wins against San Diego and losses in that same stretch. Their recent form reflects a team capable of producing offense but struggling to maintain consistency across multiple games.

Offensively, Colorado is hitting .252 with 112 runs scored and 230 hits. They have produced 26 home runs while posting a .317 on-base percentage and a .400 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Rockies have a 4.34 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP, allowing a .268 opponent batting average while recording 209 strikeouts and issuing 86 walks.

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A key concern for Colorado is their pitching effectiveness, particularly in limiting opposing hitters. The .268 opponent batting average and 4.34 ERA indicate that opposing offenses have found success, which can be difficult to overcome, especially on the road.

New York Hoping to Respond in the Nightcap

New York comes into this matchup with a 9-17 overall record and a 5-8 mark at home. The Mets recently lost to Colorado but had picked up wins over Minnesota prior to that, along with a close extra-inning loss to Chicago. Over their last five games, they have shown flashes of offensive production but have not been able to consistently string together victories.

The Mets are hitting .230 with 91 runs scored and 202 hits. They have added 19 home runs while carrying a .292 on-base percentage and a .344 slugging percentage. On the mound, New York holds a 4.13 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP, allowing a .240 opponent batting average while recording 236 strikeouts and issuing 92 walks.

One strength for New York is their ability to limit opposing hitters more effectively than Colorado. With a lower opponent batting average and ERA, the Mets have demonstrated a more stable pitching approach, which could play a role in controlling this game.

Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets Picks and Prediction

Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets Pick

Pick: New York Mets Moneyline

New York is the preferred side in Game 2 based on their advantage in overall pitching metrics. While Colorado has shown offensive capability, their higher ERA and opponent batting average suggest that run prevention has been an issue. Even though Senga has struggled individually, the Mets as a team have performed better on the mound compared to Colorado, which gives them a slight edge in this matchup.

Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets Total Pick

Pick: Over 8

I’m leaning toward the over in this game because both teams have shown the ability to produce offense while also allowing runs. Colorado’s pitching numbers indicate that opponents have been able to generate scoring opportunities, while New York’s offense has shown flashes of production in recent games. With one starter struggling and both teams capable of contributing runs, this matchup could see scoring push past a typical total range.

Final Score Prediction: New York Mets 6 – Colorado Rockies 5