Colorado Rockies vs Athletics Picks and Prediction for Friday June 12 2026
Use Code WWWC The Colorado Rockies, sitting at 26–43 on the season, head to Las Vegas to face the Athletics (33–35) at Las Vegas Ballpark in Nevada. The A’s will be back in front of the home crowd on Friday night, hoping to put on another entertaining performance as they host the Rockies. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Colorado vs. Athletics Game Information
- June 12, 2026
- 10:05 PM EST
- Las Vegas Ballpark
- MLB.TV/NBC Sports California/Rockies.TV/Fubo
Athletics Form & Recent Results
The Athletics head into this one feeling pretty good, riding a two-game winning streak and taking three of their last five overall. They’re coming off a tight 4–3 win over Milwaukee on Wednesday, a game where right fielder Lawrence Butler provided a big swing by going 1-for-4 with a home run. He also came around to score once and drove in two of Oakland’s four runs. Out of the bullpen, Jack Perkins handled a heavy workload, throwing four innings in relief. He gave up five hits and three earned runs, issued three walks, and still managed to punch out four Brewers.
When it comes to their offense, the A’s leaned on the long ball, three home runs in total, and piled up 20 total bases, showing they can do damage quickly when they get opportunities. Looking at the season numbers, catcher Shea Langeliers has been their top power threat, leading the team with 17 home runs. First baseman Nick Kurtz isn’t far behind with 15, and he’s also been their most productive run producer, pacing the club with 49 RBIs. On top of that, Kurtz has been their most consistent hitter by average as well, leading the A’s at .283. Overall, the Athletics’ offense has been rolling lately, averaging 6.4 runs per game over their last five. They’ll try to keep that momentum going, and avoid a stumble against the Rockies, when they meet up in Las Vegas.
Colorado Form & Recent Results
Colorado comes into this matchup trying to shake off a recent slump. They’ve lost their last game and are just 2–3 over their previous five games. On Wednesday in Denver, the Rockies fell 9–3 to the Cubs, but catcher Brett Sullivan was a clear bright spot. He went 3-for-4 at the plate, crushing two homers while scoring twice and driving in two runs. Even in the loss, Colorado’s offense showed some life, piling up 12 hits, launching three home runs, and collecting 23 total bases. Over the course of the season, catcher Hunter Goodman has been one of their most consistent power threats, leading the team with 18 home runs. Left fielder Mickey Moniak sits next with 12 long balls. Goodman has also been their top run producer, leading the Rockies with 33 RBI.
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When it comes to pure hitting, right fielder Troy Johnston has paced the team with a .315 batting average. The bigger concern lately, though, has been on the mound. Over their last five games, Colorado has surrendered an average of 6.6 runs per game, so tightening up the pitching will be key if they want to avoid another tough result when they face the A’s in Vegas on Friday night.
Key Stats
- Colorado’s Hunter Goodman this season: 18 HRs, 33 RBI, .244 AVG
- Athletics’ Nick Kurtz this season: 15 HRs, 49 RBI, .283 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- ATH -181 / COL +149; O/U 13.5
Colorado vs. Athletics Picks and Prediction
The A’s just wrapped up a wild, high-scoring series in Vegas against the Brewers, and it was the kind of weekend that felt almost unreal at times. One of those games turned into an all-out slugfest, with the two teams combining for 29 runs, basically a nonstop parade of offense from start to finish. Now they'll try to carry that same energy into their next matchup as they come home to host the Rockies. On the mound, the A’s are expected to hand the ball to Gage Jump. He’s been sharp so far this season, posting a 2-1 record with a 2.45 ERA, and they’ll be counting on him to keep the momentum rolling. With a win, the A's would push their current streak to three straight. Final Score Prediction, Athletics win 8-6.
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