The Colorado Rockies’ season has never truly got off the ground, and time is running out for them to reach the .500 mark. The Rockies begin a seven-game road trip on Thursday as they host the National League West rival San Diego Padres for the opener of a four-game series.
Jeff Hoffman and Clayton Richard are the probable starters. Hoffman (0-2, 6.60 ERA) remains in search of his first career victory in his fourth major-league start. The 23-year-old has served up four home runs in his three starts and issued eight walks while striking out only five batters in 15 frames of work.
Richard (1-3, 3.29) re-signed with the Padres after being released by the Chicago Cubs in early August, and it’s paid off so far for San Diego. Richard hasn’t fared well against the Rockies, however, going 2-4 with a 5.23 ERA in 14 games against them.
The UNDER is hot when these teams collide. In the last seven contests between the Rockies and Padres, the UNDER is 5-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
San Diego was a -120 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rockies to win this game 5.5-2.8. 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
The San Diego Padres sport a record of 57-82 heading into this matchup, while the Colorado Rockies sit at 67-72 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Colorado injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Diego Padres rated this week at No. 28 and the Colorado Rockies sitting at No. 13.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Colorado Rockies rank No. 2 at 9.5 hits per game. That compares with the San Diego Padres No. 30 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and San Diego has the No. 25-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rockies own the No. 27 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Giants, a 6-5 final on Wednesday in support of J De La Rosa at Coors Field.
The Padres endured a 7-2 loss at the hands of the Red Sox on Wednesday, with J Cosart throwing 3.1 innings of 2-hit ball at PETCO Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at San Diego, Friday, September 9th