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San Diego Padres Set to Dominate Weakest Team in the League, Colorado Rockies, in National League West Matchup

The San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies will face off on Saturday, May 10th in a National League West matchup. The Padres are competing with the Dodgers for the top spot in the division, while the Rockies continue to struggle as the worst team in the league. Stephen Kolek will take the mound for the Padres, with Bradley Blalock starting for the Rockies. San Diego is the favorite in this game, with the current line set at -215. The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -215 | Rockies +185
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (-152) | Rockies +1.5 (+132)
• Total: Over/Under 12 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 68%.

San Diego vs Colorado Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are currently performing well with a 24-13 overall record and are in second place in the American League West division, just one game behind the Dodgers. They have won seven of their last nine games and have a 10-9 road record. In their last game, they defeated the Rockies 13-9, with Gavin Sheets leading the team with four RBIs and Rand Vasquez pitching 6.0 innings for the win. Stephen Kolek will start the next game for the Padres. The team is hitting .256 this season, ranking eighth in the big leagues, and has the second-best defense, allowing an average of 3.17 points per game. Their power ranking is 17 and they are ranked 21 in offense, scoring an average of 3.97 points per game.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are struggling this season with a 6-32 overall record, the worst in the sport by 4.5 games. They are the only team in baseball with single-digit wins and have a 4-15 record when playing at home. The Rockies have lost seven straight games entering Saturday night, including a 13-9 defeat to the Padres on Friday, May 9. Despite a comeback attempt in the 8th inning, Kyle Farmer led the team with two RBIs in the loss. On Saturday, the Rockies will start Bradley Blalock, who is 0-1 with two starts and four relief appearances this year. The team is hitting .209, the worst batting average in the league, and has the worst offense in baseball with the fewest runs and second fewest hits. Despite playing at elevation, they have hit the fifth fewest home runs and are hitting .234 at home. The Rockies have a power ranking of 27 and rank 29th in offense and defense. San Diego has struggled in their last three matchups against Colorado, going 0-3.

San Diego Padres Look to Secure Top Spot in Division with Favorable Matchup Against Colorado Rockies

Currently, the San Diego Padres are contending with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top position in the division. Given San Diego's solid performance in the early part of the season, they appear to be the favorable choice. The Padres' offense is showing signs of improvement, complemented by consistently strong pitching. Additionally, they have a favorable matchup against the weakest teams in the league, particularly the struggling Colorado Rockies. With the Rockies lagging behind by 4.5 games, due to their poor batting average and limited run production, the Padres are poised to secure a victory with relative ease. I recommend selecting the San Diego Padres to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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