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Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets Preview

Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets preview with model projections: Chase Dollander projected 4.9 K (line 5.5), NRFI probability 46%. Full breakdown inside

Colorado Rockies at New York Mets MLB game preview for April 26, 2026
COL
Colorado Rockies
Chase Dollander ?HP
@
1:45 PM ET
Citi Field
NYM
New York Mets
Kodai Senga RHP
Last updated Sunday, April 26, 2026
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Key Facts

Matchup
Colorado Rockies at New York Mets
Date
Sunday, April 26, 2026
First Pitch
1:45 PM ET
Venue
Citi Field
Probable Starters
Chase Dollander (?HP) vs Kodai Senga (RHP)
Lineups
TBD
Odds Snapshot
Apr 26, 4:58 PM ET
Last Updated
Apr 26, 6:08 PM ET

Betting Board

Snapshot Apr 26, 4:58 PM ET
Moneyline
COL -450
NYM +390
Total
Over 7.5 -118
Under 7.5 -112
Run Line
COL -2.5 -144
NYM +2.5 +108

Model Angles

NRFI Model
YRFI · 46%
-10.8% edge
Projected Total
TBD
Park Factor
0.92
Pitcher friendly · HR 0.86
First Pitch Weather
52°F
9.9 mph NE
The Colorado Rockies visit the New York Mets at 1:45 PM ET at Citi Field. Probable starters: Chase Dollander for Colorado Rockies opposite Kodai Senga for New York Mets. Lineups are not yet posted. This preview is built deterministically from projected lineups, probable starters, NRFI model context, market prices, first-pitch weather, park factors, and TheCapperIO model context.
  • Starter matchup: Chase Dollander (Colorado Rockies) vs Kodai Senga (New York Mets).
  • Lineup status: not yet posted.
  • NRFI model: 46% probability, lean YRFI, -10.8% edge.

Pitching Matchup

COL Away
Chase Dollander
?HP · undefined-undefined · undefined GS
ERA
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WHIP
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K/9
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IP
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Career: undefined ERA · undefined WHIP · undefined K/9
NRFI: 61.5%
1st Inn ERA: 4.85
NYM Home
Kodai Senga
RHP · 0-3 · 5 GS
ERA
9.00
WHIP
1.95
K/9
10.35
IP
20.0
Career: 3.39 ERA · 1.29 WHIP · 10.12 K/9
NRFI: 71.1%
1st Inn ERA: 3.76
  • K projections: Chase Dollander at 4.9 (line 5.5)
  • Kodai Senga projected at 5.1 (line 5.5).
  • First-inning scoring: Chase Dollander holds a 61.5% career NRFI rate, Kodai Senga at 71.1%. Combined average: 66.3%.
  • This is a ?HP vs RHP matchup, creating potential platoon advantages in both lineups.

Strikeout Projections

Chase Dollander vs NYM
Proj: 4.9Line: 5.5
-0.6
Confidence:
Kodai Senga vs COL
Proj: 5.1Line: 5.5
-0.4
Confidence:
View all K projections on SlateIQ

Our strikeout model weighs pitcher K rate, opponent lineup whiff tendency, park factors, and umpire zone size to project total strikeouts per starter.

Chase Dollander (Colorado Rockies) is projected for 4.9 strikeouts against a posted line of 5.5. The projection is close to the line with no actionable edge.
He faces a moderate-K lineup that strikes out at 22.0% with a 28.0% whiff rate.

Kodai Senga (New York Mets) is projected for 5.1 strikeouts against a posted line of 5.5. The projection is close to the line with no actionable edge.
He faces a moderate-K lineup that strikes out at 22.0% with a 28.0% whiff rate.

The Colorado Rockies lineup is more vulnerable to strikeouts in this matchup. New York Mets batters K at 22.0%, Colorado Rockies batters at 22.0%.

NRFI & First 5 Analysis

NRFI Model
46.1%
probability of YRFI
+-10.8%
market edge
Monitor
Market implied: 56.9%Model: 46.1%
First 5 Innings
COL
— ERA
NYM
9.00 ERA
4.0 inn/start
F5 lean: Slight NYM
COL K Projection
Chase Dollander
4.9proj
Line: 5.5
-0.6 NEUTRAL
Confidence
NYM K Projection
Kodai Senga
5.1proj
Line: 5.5
-0.4 NEUTRAL
Confidence
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Our NRFI model analyzes both starting pitchers' first-inning profiles, the top-of-order hitters in each lineup, the umpire's historical zone, and environmental factors to produce a probability estimate. For this game, the model assigns a 46.1% probability of no runs in the first inning, compared to the market's implied probability of 56.9%.

  • That creates a slim -10.8% edge on YRFI.
  • The best available line is NRFI -132 / YRFI +100 at FanDuel.

The home plate umpire for this game has not yet been assigned. MLB typically posts assignments the morning of game day. Umpire data will be added automatically once the assignment is posted.
Our NRFI model sits at 28-27 (50.9%) on official picks this season.

Prop Edges

2 model signals detected
Home Run Elite 0.5
23.6%
Home Run Very Strong 0.5
13.2%
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Lineup & Matchup Breakdown

Colorado Rockies Projected
Projected batting order unavailable. This will update when probable or confirmed lineup data is available.
New York Mets Projected
Projected batting order unavailable. This will update when probable or confirmed lineup data is available.
Batter vs Pitcher matchup tool

Lineups are unavailable as of this writing.

Ballpark, Weather & Umpire

Citi Field
Run Factor0.92
HR Factor0.86
Full park profile
Home Plate Umpire
Louie Krupa
null NRFI: — null games
Full umpire profile
Hourly Game Forecast
52°
1 PM
10 mph
NE
55°
2 PM
10 mph
NE
57°
3 PM
10 mph
NE
57°
4 PM
10 mph
NE
  • Citi Field carries a 0.92 run factor (pitcher-friendly).
  • Home run factor: 0.86 — the park suppresses HR power.
  • Park notes: Very deep power alleys; High walls in LCF/RCF; Inspired by old Polo Grounds.
  • First pitch forecast: 52F with 10 mph winds from the NE. Humidity: 65%.
  • Temperature drops from 52F at first pitch to 57F by the late innings.
  • Wind advisory: 10 mph winds from the NE may impact fly balls.

Home plate umpire: Louie Krupa.
Zone tendency: average.

Run Projections & Total

Run projections not available for this game.

The Bottom Line
This is a data-first preview, not a pick. Treat the NRFI model signal as context alongside the pitching matchup. Verify current odds before placing any bet. Confirm lineups at first pitch. Bet responsibly. 1-800-GAMBLER.
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