In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Padres prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 10, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
San Diego Padres Betting Preview
The San Diego Padres (24-13, 10-9 Away) were in a good form of six consecutive wins, sweeping the Giants and Pirates in the process, but then lost the series to the Yankees in New York. San Diego returned to winning ways in Game 1 of the current series against the Rockies with a 13-9 victory last night. Gavin Sheets led the offense with four RBI, while Randy Vasquez got the win after allowing two runs on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk over 6.0 innings of work.
This year, the Padres average 4.22 runs per game (18th in the MLB) on a .260/.328/.389 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Padres’ staff has a 3.17 ERA (4th) and 1.16 WHIP (6th). Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres with a .317 batting average, eight home runs, and 19 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Padres is Stephen Kolek, who is 1-0 in one start this season, with a 0.00 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 5.1 innings.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (6-32, 4-15 Home)lost the series to the Giants and were swept by the Tigers, and are now on a seven-game losing skid. Although they scored seven runs in the final two innings against the Padres last night, the Rox couldn’t prevent the visitors from getting a 13-9 win. Antonio Senzatela took the loss after allowing eight runs (four earned) on nine hits with two strikeouts and two walks in 4.2 innings.
This season, the Rockies average 3.26 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .217/.284/.355 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.56 ERA (29th) and 1.58 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .277 batting average, five home runs, and 19 RBI this season.
Bradley Blalock will take the mound for the Rockies on Saturday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 0-1 record in two starts this year with an 8.03 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 12.1 innings.
Why the Padres will cover
- The Padres have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have lost 14 of their last 15 games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Padres have covered the run line each of their last nine games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games.
- The Padres have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against NL West opponents.
- The Padres have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rockies’ last six games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Twelve of the Padres’ last 15 games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Rockies’ last five games as home underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Padres’ last five night games at Coors Field.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (256).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.295).
- The Padres rank 3rd in the league for hits allowed this season (260).
- The Padres rank 4th in the league for batting average this season (.260).
Rockies vs Padres Prediction
The Padres won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last four. All four wins came this year, and I am backing the Padres to add another one as I just can’t trust the Rockies’ pitchers. Bradley Blalock doesn’t have the required quality to be a starter in the MLB, while Kolek, although he started only once this year, did impress against the Pirates. Betting against the Rockies this season made me a solid profit, and I am not going to stop now. Go with the Padres.