Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres Pick 8/3/24 – On Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 8:40 PM ET at Petco Park in San Diego, Colorado Rockies will square off against San Diego Padres with an unsatisfactory record of 41-70 to take on a more robust Padres squad, currently boasting an 59-52 mark. Top exclusive handicappers are currently carefully considering every detail in order to provide accurate insights and predictions ahead of this upcoming game.
Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres Pick 8/3/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 8:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Petco Park |
| TV: | TBD |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Colorado Rockies (41-70) vs. San Diego Padres (59-52)
The Colorado Rockies have had an up and down season this year, evidenced by their 41-70 record. Performance has been inconsistent, with notable wins occasionally outshone by successive losses. Their batting average stands at.243 with 473 runs scored against 915 hits; though their homer total stands at 123 while they boast an SLG% of.401 their on base percentage remains relatively low at only .306 of hits overall; pitching stats also cause concern; with an ERA of 5.47 and WHIP of 1.52, which indicates significant difficulties on the mound; their pitchers allowed an opponent batting average of.288, suggesting significant issues on this front as well.
San Diego Padres have shown much greater promise, boasting a record of 59-52 and boasting an improved record that boasts 513 runs on 997 hits (.263) as they hit 125 homers for an on-base percentage of.323 and slugging percentage of.413. Their pitching staff has also proven more successful; posting an ERA of 4.05 with an effective 1.24 WHIP that holds opponents to only an average batting average of.241, showing they represent more balanced and formidable team performance when compared to their counterparts from Colorado.
Tanner Gordon (0-3, 8.8 ERA) vs. Martin Perez (2-5, 5.2 ERA)
Tanner Gordon, starting pitcher for the Rockies, has had an up and down start to 2018. Comprised of an 0-3 record with an 8.8 ERA over 15.1 innings pitched, Gordon has given up 25 hits, struck out 12 batters, allowed 6 homers (WHIP = 1.76), as well as having issues with control and consistency issues – his strength lies with striking out batters but weakness includes long balls given up under pressure; therefore his performance will determine Rockies chances against Padres.
Martin Perez of the Padres has had a relatively inconsistent season so far with two wins and five losses to go along with an erratic 5.2 ERA over 83 innings pitched, giving up 105 hits while striking out 63 batters while giving up 13 homers; his WHIP stands at 1.65 and suggests control issues as well. While Perez excels with striking out batters he also struggles with consistency and control under high-pressure situations; how he handles Colorado Rockies lineup will ultimately determine its outcome.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego Padres -2.5 (+120), Total Odds: 7.5
Current betting odds favor the Padres with a spread of -2.5 (-120) and moneyline of -540; Rockies are underdogs with an odd spread (+2.5 (-154) and moneyline +360; total game score set at 7.5 and an underline at -115; these odds reflect not only Padres’ stronger overall performance and home advantage but also recent trends and potential for an upset victory by Colorado Rockies.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The Rockies have shown mixed betting trends this season. In particular, their performance against San Diego has been impressive; Colorado are undefeated SU in five straight matches against them (5-0 straight up without an opponent countback or tie), and 10 out of 14 road games on average had an OVER in total for them indicating high scoring affairs away from home. But their National League performance has been less stellar (1-53 straight wins without an opponent countback or tie back respectively); moreover 7 of nine West Division games they’ve faced resulted in UNDER total games rather than high scoring affairs that usually see teams battle it out between one and many.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
The Padres have shown strong form recently, going 9-2 SU in their last 11 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 games, indicating a trend towards high-scoring encounters. Furthermore, the total has gone OVER in 4 of their last 5 games against Colorado and in 15 of their last 19 home games. Despite these positive trends, the Padres are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado, suggesting the Rockies have been a tough opponent for them at Petco Park. Nevertheless, San Diego is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against National League opponents, showing their overall strength in the league.
Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres 8/3/24 Betting Picks
Based on this analysis, it appears as if San Diego is the superior team with regard to stats and performance; however, Colorado Rockies have shown they can compete well against San Diego at Petco Park and recently against them as a whole. Bettor may benefit by selecting over on total game score for a total of 7.5; additionally the Rockies’ +2.5 spread offers additional value given they’ve shown potential in past matchups with San Diego.
Despite being heavily favored to win this matchup, the Rockies could make this contest closer than initially predicted. Bettors might consider betting over on total and the Rockies spread as potential strategies; additionally staying informed on any last minute changes or injuries is vital when making educated betting decisions on MLB game day insights.