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Padres vs Rockies: San Diego Favored to Dominate Struggling Colorado Offense

The San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies are facing off in a four-game series in the NL West, with the Padres currently in 2nd place and the Rockies in 5th. Both teams are coming off series losses and will be looking to turn things around. The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:40 EST at Coors Field in Denver, with Michael King starting for the Padres and Ryan Feltner starting for the Rockies. The Padres are the betting favorite with the current line at San Diego -161.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -161 | Rockies +140
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (-110) | Rockies +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 62%.

San Diego vs Colorado Stats

San Diego Padres

In the highly competitive NL West standings, the Dodgers currently hold a one game lead over the Padres, with the Diamondbacks just half a game behind San Diego. The Padres have an opportunity to climb in the standings with four games against the struggling Rockies. The team has shown strength at the plate, ranking in the top 10 in runs scored, home runs, and team batting average. Key players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado have been leading the offensive charge. Michael King will be starting on the mound for San Diego, with a solid 2-1 record and impressive performances. The Padres currently have a power ranking of 10, ranking 10th in offense and 21st in defense. With a record of 13-12 for the season, the Padres are working towards maintaining their position in the NL West standings.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies recently lost two out of three games against the Seattle Mariners, with the series not being as close as the final score indicates. The Mariners outscored the Rockies 18-4 overall, with their lone win coming in a 2-1 pitching duel. The Rockies are currently struggling in run production and will need to improve in order to win games, particularly against the Padres. Third baseman Ryan McMahon and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar have been standout performers at the plate so far. Centerfielder Brenton Doyle is listed as day-to-day due to a bruised chest but is expected to play. Pitcher Ryan Feltner will be making his fifth start of the season, with a 1-2 record and 5.06 ERA. Despite their struggles, the Rockies have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 26th in offense and 30th in defense in the league. They hold a 5-18 overall record. San Diego has gone 0-3 in their last three matchups against Colorado. For the best betting offers, check online sportsbooks.

San Diego Padres Poised to Take Advantage of Struggling Colorado Rockies Offense

The Colorado offense has been struggling, facing a challenge in keeping up with the formidable San Diego offense. The Rockies have only managed to score four runs in their last three games combined, while the Padres rank in the top ten for runs scored, home runs, and batting average as a team. The statistics paint a clear picture of dominance on San Diego's part, outscoring the Rockies 118-80 this season, with a significant lead in home runs and a notably lower ERA. Unfortunately, Colorado's pitching staff has the highest ERA in baseball at 5.88, which is compounded by the adverse effects of pitching in the thin air of Denver. With a less than stellar ERA above 5, starter Feltner may face challenges against the likes of Tatis, Machado, and the Padres lineup. In contrast, King has shown more consistency on the mound, even with a strong showing in his only loss, striking out ten batters and allowing only two hits. It is anticipated that San Diego will secure a comfortable victory in this matchup. Therefore, it is recommended to take the Padres on the runline.

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