The Colorado Rockies are set to clash with the San Diego Padres on August 2, 2024, at PETCO Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:40 PM under partially cloudy skies. Starting on the mound for the Rockies will be Austin Gomber, who carries an ERA of 4.789 into the game. His counterpart for the Padres will be Randy Vásquez, sporting a slightly higher ERA of 4.817.

In the standings for the 2024 NL West Division, the Rockies find themselves at the bottom, positioned 15th with a 40-70 record, reflecting a .36 winning percentage. They are 5th in the division with a record of 12-22. The team’s recent performance shows them with four wins in their last ten games, currently enjoying a two-game win streak. When playing away, the Rockies have 16 wins against 41 losses.

Conversely, the Padres sit mid-table, 5th in the division, with a balanced 59-51 record and a .54 winning percentage. They are 2nd in divisional games with a 17-17 record. The Padres have been stronger recently, with nine wins in their last ten matches, and also on a two-game winning streak. Their home record stands even at 28-28, while they perform better on the road with a 31-23 record.

Betting Odds: The Padres are entering this game as favorites with a point spread of -1.5 and a money line of -186, indicating stronger confidence in their ability to win. Conversely, the Rockies are underdogs with a money line of +156. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, suggesting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. This odds analysis points to the Padres likely outperforming the Rockies, especially considering their recent form and home advantage.