New York at Colorado

You need balance to contend on the road, and the Mets have it. New York is fifth in runs scored, second in on-base percentage, Top 10 in pitching ERA, and fifth in fielding. New York is also 25-12 as a favorite, 20-6 versus righty starters, plus 11-5 as a road favorite. Meanwhile, Colorado is 28th in pitching ERA (4.95) and 27th in fielding. The Rockies are on a 3-9 skid despite winding up a nine-game homestand. Starter Austin Gomber (4.38 ERA) has given up nine hits and eight runs in his last two starts (11 innings), losses to Kansas City (8-7) and San Francisco (8-5). Plus, the Mets have won five of the last seven at Coors Field. Play New York.