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Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 2, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET

Venue: Petco Park — San Diego, California

Article updated Aug 2, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Friday, August 2nd, the San Diego Padres will face off against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park to kick off a three-game series. The Padres, with a record of 91-71, are

Game outlook

On Friday, August 2nd, the San Diego Padres will face off against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park to kick off a three-game series. The Padres, with a record of 91-71, are coming off a strong win against the Dodgers, while the Rockies, at 40-70, are looking to build on their recent victory over the Angels. Randy Vasquez will start on the mound for the Padres, while Austin Gomber will pitch for the Rockies. The game will be broadcast locally and available on MLB Network for out-of-market viewers, promising an exciting start to the weekend series. Padres are the favorite to win, with the current line at San Diego -175.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockies +158 | Padres -175

Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-135) | Padres -1.5 (+115)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 64%.

Colorado Rockies

On August 1st, the Colorado Rockies displayed a determined performance to clinch a 5-4 victory over the Angels in 10 innings. Ryan Feltner pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 earned runs, while John Curtiss and the bullpen showcased strong performances. Brendan Rodgers, Michael Toglia, and Jake Cave made significant offensive contributions. The team's resilience was evident in their extra-innings triumph. Looking ahead, Austin Gomber will take the mound for the Rockies in their upcoming series against the San Diego Padres. Gomber, despite a challenging season, brings substantial experience and resilience to the team. With a power ranking of 28, the Rockies are ranked 17th in offense, 30th in defense, and have a 58-104 record this season.

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San Diego Padres Analysis

San Diego Padres showcased a strong team performance in their recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with pitcher Dylan Cease leading the charge by only allowing 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 6 batters. The bullpen trio of Alek Jacob, Jason Adam, and Bryan Hoeing contributed flawlessly, keeping the Dodgers at bay. On the offensive front, Luis Campusano, Jurickson Profar, and Jackson Merrill stood out, propelling the Padres to a decisive 8-1 victory. Currently ranked 11th in power rankings, the Padres have been solid on offense (#12) and defense (#14), with an overall record of 91-71. In their recent matchups, Colorado went 0-3 against San Diego, further highlighting the Padres' strong performance.

San Diego Padres Outperforming Struggling Colorado Rockies in National League Match-up

The San Diego Padres, currently holding the second-place position in the National League West with a record of 91-71, have demonstrated commendable performance in all facets of the game. With an average of 4.65 runs and 9.02 hits per game, the Padres exhibit a team batting average of .264 and an on-base percentage of .324. Noteworthy is their positive run differential of +42, underscoring their offensive capabilities, coupled with a formidable defense that limits opponents to an average of 4.26 runs and 8.05 hits per game. Opponents facing the Padres have a batting average of .241 and an on-base percentage of .306, affirming the Padres' well-rounded strengths in pitching and hitting this season. On the other hand, the struggling Colorado Rockies, currently in fifth place in the National League West with a record of 58-104, experience challenges both offensively and defensively. With an average of 4.25 runs and 8.24 hits per game, the Rockies have a team batting average of .243 and an on-base percentage of .305, illustrating their offensive struggles. Defensively, the Rockies face issues as opponents score an average of 5.84 runs and accumulate 10.06 hits per game against them. Despite covering the Run Line in their last 2 games, the Rockies have achieved this outcome in only 3 of their last 7 games, highlighting their inconsistency and overall season challenges. The San Diego Padres exhibit stronger performance metrics in both hitting and pitching, making them the preferred choice in this National League match-up.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Colorado Rockies+161 → +157Moved
  • Moneyline · San Diego Padres-176 → -175Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Rockies+1.5 (-135) → +1.5 (-135)Unchanged
  • Spread · San Diego Padres-1.5 (+113) → -1.5 (+117)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Colorado Rockies
58-104 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Diego Padres
91-71 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-08-02T10:35:19.253Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado Rockies defeated San Diego Padres 5-2

Colorado Rockies defeated San Diego Padres 5-2 on August 2, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Colorado Rockies' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Colorado Rockies +1.5 (-135) spread, Colorado Rockies covered, while the 7 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • BookieslayerMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +161Win
  • 1118240754Moneyline · Colorado Rockies +161Win
  • BillywatersMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +161Win
  • MookiebetsMoneyline · San Diego Padres -176Loss
  • Josh720Moneyline · Colorado Rockies +161Win
  • VegaspatMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +159Win
  • DengWinsMoneyline · Colorado Rockies -175Win
  • ThehitmanMoneyline · San Diego Padres -175Loss
  • JtphamMoneyline · San Diego Padres -175Loss
  • Mickey619Total · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • Leadpipe_LocksMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +165Win
  • TweiskoffMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +165Win
  • TweiskoffTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • JoeyBergMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +165Win
  • RainmanMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +165Win
  • IrishblueMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +165Win
  • Bt
Total · Over 8.5 (-110)
Loss
  • BtMoneyline · San Diego Padres -182Loss