Colorado Rockies vs Athletics Picks and Prediction for Saturday June 13 2026
The Colorado Rockies travel to face the Athletics on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Las Vegas Ballpark in Las Vegas, Nevada. First pitch is scheduled for 10:05 PM ET with coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers
Colorado is expected to start Kyle Freeland, while the Athletics are scheduled to counter with Jeffrey Springs. Freeland enters this matchup with a 1-6 record, a 7.81 ERA, and a 1.70 WHIP across 53.0 innings. He has allowed 74 hits while recording 45 strikeouts, walking 16, and surrendering 13 home runs. Springs comes into the contest with a 3-6 record, a 4.68 ERA, and a 1.29 WHIP over 75.0 innings. He has allowed 74 hits while striking out 63 batters, issuing 23 walks, and giving up 16 home runs.
Colorado Tries to Build on a Recent Series
The Rockies enter this matchup with a 26-43 overall record and a 12-23 record on the road. Colorado has gone 2-3 over its last five games, recently winning over the Cubs twice while recently losing to Milwaukee twice and Chicago once. The Rockies earned wins by scores of 3-2 and 7-3 against Chicago before dropping their most recent contest 9-3.
Colorado is batting .249 as a team with 297 runs, 581 hits, and 67 home runs. The Rockies have produced a .319 on-base percentage and a .396 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff carries a 5.56 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .286. Colorado has also drawn 231 walks and recorded 500 strikeouts.
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The biggest challenge for Colorado has been its pitching. The Rockies enter this matchup with the highest ERA and WHIP of the two clubs while also allowing opponents to hit .286. Those numbers have made it difficult to consistently turn offensive production into victories.
Athletics Looking to Continue Positive Momentum
The Athletics come into this contest with a 33-35 overall record and a 13-18 mark at home. They have won three of their last five games, recently winning over Milwaukee twice and Houston once. The Athletics most recently defeated Milwaukee by scores of 4-3 and 7-5 after dropping a 15-14 extra-inning contest earlier in the series.
The Athletics are batting .246 with 298 runs, 572 hits, and 87 home runs. They own a .326 on-base percentage and a .409 slugging percentage. On the mound, they have posted a 4.62 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .257. The Athletics have also accumulated 264 walks and recorded 560 strikeouts.
The strength for the Athletics is their power and overall run prevention relative to Colorado. They have hit 20 more home runs than the Rockies and enter with a significantly lower ERA and WHIP. Those advantages help explain why the matchup predictor leans toward the home side.
Colorado Rockies vs Athletics Picks and Prediction
Colorado Rockies vs Athletics Pick
- Pick: Athletics Moneyline
The Athletics are the stronger side based on the numbers provided. They have the better overall record, the advantage in home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, and WHIP. The projected starting pitching matchup also favors the Athletics. With Colorado struggling on the road and carrying a team ERA above 5.50, the home team is the preferred pick.
Colorado Rockies vs Athletics Total Pick
- Take the over if the total is set at 9.5.
I would lean over if the total is set at 9.5. Colorado enters with a 5.56 team ERA and a .286 opponent batting average, while the projected starting pitchers have ERAs of 7.81 and 4.68. Both offenses have shown the ability to hit for power, which creates a favorable setup for a higher-scoring game.
Final Score Prediction: Athletics 7 – Colorado Rockies 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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