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San Diego Padres Favored to Secure Victory Against Colorado Rockies in Game Three at Coors Field

The San Diego Padres will face off against the Colorado Rockies in game three of their series at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. With the Padres holding a 70-54 record and sitting third in the National League West, they are favored to win against the Rockies, who have a record of 45-79 and are fifth in the division. The Padres have a 4-7 record against the Rockies this season. The game is set to start at 3:10 p.m. EST with Joe Musgrove pitching for the Padres and Bradley Blalock for the Rockies. San Diego opens as the favorite at -192 with the current line at San Diego -188.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -188 | Rockies +169
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (-133) | Rockies +1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 65%.

San Diego vs Colorado Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres secured a decisive 8-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies yesterday, marking their fourth win in the last five games. Looking to close out the series against the Rockies on Sunday, the Padres have been performing exceptionally well at the plate, leading the league in batting average at .265 for the season. However, in their recent games, this number has seen an increase, with a batting average of .288 in the last ten games and .292 in the last five, resulting in an impressive 12-3 record in their last 15 games. With an average of 4.76 runs per game this season, the Padres have shown a significant improvement, averaging six runs per game in their recent stretch. Despite their solid pitching performance with a season ERA of 3.95, the Padres have been able to compensate for any shortcomings on the mound with their strong offensive play. Right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove will take the mound on Sunday with a 3-4 record, a 5.20 ERA, and 45 strikeouts this season. The Padres currently hold a power ranking of 1, ranking 11th in offense, 13th in defense, and hold a season record of 70-54.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies suffered a loss against the San Diego Padres, marking their fourth loss in their last five games and seventh in their last ten. The team sits at the bottom of the National League and is currently out of playoff contention. The Rockies' struggles continue, particularly on the mound, where they have the worst bullpen in the league based on ERA. Starting pitcher Bradley Blalock will take the mound in hopes of turning things around. The Rockies rank #16 for offense, scoring an average of 4.29 runs per game, and #30 for defense, giving up an average of 5.86 runs per game. Overall, the team has a record of 45-79. In their last three matchups, the San Diego Padres went 1-2 against the Rockies.

San Diego Padres Favored to Outperform Rockies in Pitching Showdown

The San Diego Padres are poised to maintain an advantage over the Rockies during the upcoming game, especially on the mound where seasoned pitcher Joe Musgrove is set to face rookie pitcher Bradley Blalock. If Blalock struggles to pitch many innings, the Padres will have the opportunity to exploit the Rockies' weak bullpen early on, potentially leading to an increased run count. Considering the challenging task of a rookie pitcher facing the league's top batting team, it is likely that the Padres will have the upper hand. Building on their performance from the previous game, the Padres are expected to dominate the run line once again. As such, my prediction is for the San Diego Padres to cover the run line in this matchup.

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