Colorado (58-53) at New York Mets (55-56), 7:10 p.m. EDT Sports.com Line: Colorado -156, New York +146 Total: 7.5
Ubaldo Jimenez (17-2, 2.61 ERA) appears back on track with two strong outings (2 ER, 8 hits in 14 innings) after a string of shaky starts. He’s the reason the Rockies are a big favorite on the road against the Mets, even though New York has been terrific at home this season (33-19) and Colorado has won only three of its last 24 games on the Mets’ home field. Las Vegas Odds

While Mike Pelfrey (10-6, 4.16 ERA) has a good mark for the season, he has not won in his last seven starts. Even worse, he has not lasted six innings in any of the seven games. FoxSheets says to play against any team (Mets) with a cold starting pitcher- ERA >= 6.50 over his last 10 starts, with an on base percentage of .310 or worse over their last 20 games. (77-32 over the last 5 seasons.) (70.6%, +39.2 units. Rating = 3*). Vegas Odds