A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting San Diego Padres dueling the Colorado Rockies on Friday at Coors Field.
It's a pitching duel between Chad Bettis for the Colorado Rockies (7-5 on the year) and Ian Kennedy for San Diego Padres (8-14 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Colorado Rockies in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 102 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 10.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.3-3.8 win for the Padres on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Colorado (61-85) will face the 69-78 Padres in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs San Diego injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 20-ranked Colorado Rockies and the No. 25-rated San Diego Padres in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Colorado has baseball's No. 9-rated offensive output, at 9.05 hits per game. The San Diego Padres average 8.27 hits per game, good for No. 28 on the list.
Colorado owns the No. 29 defense, allowing 4.41 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with San Diego's No. 23-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Padres grabbed a win last time out, defeating Robbie Ray and the Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday at Chase Field.
A Wood shut down the Rockies in their last game, striking out 5 in a 2-0 shutout over Colorado in baseball action at Dodger Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
San Diego at Colorado, Saturday, September 19th