Get our Royals vs. Rockies prediction for today here. Bobby Witt Jr. looks to extend his impressive 14-game hitting streak as the Kansas City Royals (10-14) host the struggling Colorado Rockies (4-18) at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, April 23, with first pitch set for 7:40 p.m. ET. The game airs on FDSKC and COLR.
The Royals enter as -193 favorites behind starter Michael Lorenzen, while Colorado counters with German Márquez, still seeking his first win of 2025.
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📺 Where To Watch Royals vs. Rockies? (April 23, 2025)
- Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV: FDSKC, COLR
- Streaming: FuboTV
🧾 Royals vs. Rockies Betting Odds
| Market | Line |
| Moneyline | Royals -193 / Rockies +160 |
| Run Line | Royals -1.5 |
| Total | Over/Under 8.5 runs |
🧠 Betting Trends & Insights
🟦 Royals
- 7-4 as moneyline favorites (63.6%)
- 1-0 as favorites of -193 or shorter
- Under in 15 of 24 games (8-15-1 O/U record)
🟧 Rockies
- 3-16 as underdogs (15.8%)
- 0-10 as underdogs of +160 or longer
- 7-15 O/U record this season
🔥 Recent Team Form
Royals
- Averaging just 3.0 runs per game (2nd-fewest in MLB)
- .212 team batting average (28th)
- Only 12 HRs this season (fewest in MLB)
- Last 10 games: .204 BA, 6.8 hits/game, .303 SLG
- Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team in average (.308) and is riding a 14-game hit streak
Rockies
- 3.2 runs per game (29th), .214 BA (27th)
- League-worst 11.0 strikeouts/game
- Pitching staff ERA: 4.93 (29th)
- Last 10 games: .178 BA, 5.7 hits/game, .299 SLG
- Mickey Moniak and Kyle Farmer showing some recent offensive life
⚔️ Starting Pitching Matchup
🔵 Michael Lorenzen (KC)
- Record: 1-3 | ERA: 4.57 | WHIP: 1.43
- Last Start: 4.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER vs. Tigers
- 17 Ks in 21.2 innings
🔶 Germán Márquez (COL)
- Record: 0-3 | ERA: 8.27 | WHIP: 2.08
- Last Start: 0.2 IP, 6 H, 7 ER vs. Dodgers
- Opposing hitters are batting .333 against him
🔍 Key Players to Watch
Royals
- Bobby Witt Jr. – .308 AVG, 2 HR, 14-game hit streak
- Maikel Garcia – .303 AVG over last 10 games
- Vinnie Pasquantino – 14 RBI, team co-leader in HRs (2)
Rockies
- Mickey Moniak – 3 HR, .486 SLG over last 10
- Hunter Goodman – 3 HR, 7 RBI
- Kyle Farmer – Team-high .284 AVG
🚑 Injury Updates
Royals
- Dairon Blanco (Achilles), Alec Marsh, Hunter Harvey, Sam Long, Kyle Wright, James McArthur – all on IL
Rockies
- Kristopher Bryant (Lumbar), Ezequiel Tovar (Hip), Thairo Estrada, Tyler Freeman, Austin Gomber, Jeff Criswell – all sidelined
🔥 Top Player Props
Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals):
- Hits: Over 1.5 (+110)
- Total Bases: Over 2.0 (+105)
- RBI: Over 0.5 (+140)
Witt Jr. is on a 14-game hitting streak, batting .333 over his last 10 games with a .525 slugging percentage.
Salvador Perez (Royals):
- Hits: Over 0.5 (-275)
- Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+110)
- Home Runs: Over 0.5 (+425)
Hunter Goodman (Rockies):
- Home Runs: Over 0.5 (+525)
- Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+135)
Kyle Farmer (Rockies):
- Hits: Over 0.5 (-225)
- Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+125)
💰 Same Game Parlay (SGP) Suggestion
- Royals Moneyline (-193)
- Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 Hits (+110)
- Salvador Perez Over 0.5 Home Runs (+425)
- Hunter Goodman Over 1.5 Total Bases (+135)
This parlay combines the Royals’ favorable matchup with key player performances. The odds for this SGP would be approximately +950, offering a substantial return.
🔮 Royals vs. Rockies Prediction & Best Bets
Score Prediction: Royals 5, Rockies 4
Best Bets:
- ✅ Royals ML (-193)
- ✅ Over 8.5 Runs
- ✅ Bobby Witt Jr. to Record a Hit (if available)
With both teams struggling offensively but facing vulnerable starting pitching, this game could sneak over the total. The Royals’ bullpen and home advantage give them the edge to close out a tight one.
