MLB Prop Bets: Colorado Rockies vs Tampa Bay Rays (August 5, 2026)
The Tampa Bay Rays (67-46) face the Colorado Rockies (45-69) at Coors Field on Wednesday at 3:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Nick Martinez is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Tomoyuki Sugano is the probable pitcher for the Rockies. The Rays are favored to win at -167, while the Rockies are at +138. The total runs line is set at 11.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Rays (-107) have a 64-49 Run Line record this season, while the Rockies (-112) hold a record of 60-54.
- The Rays have a 50-59-4 O/U record this season (meaning 50 games have gone over the total runs line, 59 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Rockies have a 54-55-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rays are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Rockies are averaging 4.9 (7th).
- In the field, the Rays are allowing 4.2 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Rockies are allowing an average of 5.8 runs (30th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rays are at .259 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Rockies are batting .256 (4th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rockies have hit 130 (T16th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rays have managed 115 (T24th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rays have recorded 481 RBIs to rank 17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rockies have recorded 531 RBIs to rank 7th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rockies have an earned run average of 5.52 this season (30th in the Majors), while The Rays have an ERA of 3.77 (8th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rays have recorded 921 this season, ranking 21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rockies rank 29th for total strikeouts, recording 795.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .230 against the Rays this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Rockies' opponents are at .289 (30th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 28-23-62 | 15-11-33 | 13-12-29 | 20-18-37 | 8-5-25 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Rockies | 30-40-44 | 20-21-17 | 10-19-27 | 1-2-1 | 29-38-43 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Rays are -145 to lead after three innings, while the Rockies are +114.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 44-36-33 | 24-19-16 | 20-17-17 | 34-26-15 | 10-10-18 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Rockies | 36-54-24 | 24-22-12 | 12-32-12 | 1-2-1 | 35-52-23 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +130 and the YRFI is paying -170.
- The NRFI is 58-55 in Rays games this season. The Rockies have a 41-73 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded a 9-7 extra innings victory over the Rockies at Coors Field yesterday. Liam Hicks was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 4 RBIs. The Rays have now won four straight at Coors Field against the Rockies.
