MLB wagering interest swings to the Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres battle on Monday at PETCO Park as the Padres try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
The San Diego Padres will rely on Ian Kennedy to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Kyle Kendrick will be his counterpart for the Colorado Rockies. Ian Kennedy is 8-12 this season, and Kyle Kendrick is 4-12.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the San Diego Padres in this matchup found them as -153 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 7.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.6-3.6 win for the Padres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
65-72 San Diego battles the Rockies, currently with a 56-79 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Colorado injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 20-ranked San Diego Padres and the No. 23-rated Colorado Rockies in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and San Diego has baseball's No. 20-rated offensive output, at 8.29 hits per game. The Colorado Rockies average 9.24 hits per game, good for No. 4 on the list.
San Diego owns the No. 21 defense, allowing 4.09 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Colorado's No. 30-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rockies were saddled with a loss last time out in Yohan Flande's start, as they lost 7-4 against San Francisco on Sunday at Coors Field.
San Diego didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 5-1 to Los Angeles on Sunday at PETCO Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at San Diego, Tuesday, September 8th