San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions August 2nd 2024

At 9:40 PM ET, the Rockies and Padres face off in an NL West matchup. This one is taking place at PETCO Park in San Diego, and the Rockies are on a two-game winning streak, but they are still 40-70 and 5th in the NL West. The Padres are 2nd in the NL West with an overall record of 59-51 and have won two straight.

San Diego is the heavy favorite on the money line, with the odds sitting at -183 compared to the Rockies at +154. Friday’s over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and the Rockies are starting Austin Gomber, while the Padres have Randy Vasquez on the mound.

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Colorado vs. San Diego Key Information

• Teams: Rockies at Padres
• Where: PETCO Park San Diego
• Date: Friday, August 2nd
• Betting Odds SD -183 | COL +154 O/U 8.5

The Rockies Can Win If…

Left-hander Austin Gomber is getting the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Padres on the road. Gomber has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 2-7 with a 4.79 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Gomber has a WHIP of 1.32 and has turned in six quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.44 strikeouts compared to 2.23 walks. In his last outing, Gomber took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had gone 1-0 with a 0.9 ERA in two starts.

Colorado’s offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game this season, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are hitting .243, which is 12th in the league, and have the 12th most home runs in the league.

Michael Toglia leads the Rockies with 19 home runs this season but is batting just .213. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are the team’s top two batting average leaders and have 18 homers apiece. In his last six games, Tovar has gone 8/24 with five runs scored and one home run.

• The Rockies are 4-6 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Rockies are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Colorado has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Rockies have an average of 3.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Rockies are 3-7
• Looking back across the Rockies last five games as the favorite, they are 1-4
• Colorado has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Rockies have averaged 4.0 runs per game on offense

The Padres Can Win If…

Randy Vásquez gets the start for the Padres today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Orioles. In that start, he gave up six earned runs in just two innings of work. Looking back further, he has given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Vásquez’s ERA for the season is 4.82, along with a record of 3-6. Opponents are batting .305 off the right-hander this season. So far, he has made 15 appearances and 15 starts. Vásquez’s WHIP for the season is 1.56.

San Diego’s offense has been one of the league’s best so far this season, as they are batting a collective .264, which is the best in the MLB. They are also near the top of the league in home runs and have the best slugging percentage in the league. The Padres are also one of the toughest teams to strike out in the league, as they have the 2nd fewest strikeouts in the league.

Manny Machado has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/22 with three homers over his last five games. This has helped him move into the team’s 2nd home run hitter this season. Jurickson Profar has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 18 homers are the best on the team and 13th in the MLB.

• The Padres are 9-1 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Padres are 4-1 vs. the run line.
• San Diego has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Padres have an average of 7.0 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Padres are 8-2
• Looking back across the Padres last five games as the favorite, they are 5-0
• San Diego has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Padres have averaged 5.2 runs per game on offense

Padres Seek to Avoid Stumbling vs. Rockies Again

The San Diego Padres are set to take on the Colorado Rockies on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. Riding high after a successful sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Padres are determined to keep their momentum going and avoid a repeat of their previous missteps against the Rockies.

Previous Encounters

The last series between the Padres and the Rockies was a tough one for San Diego:

• May Series: After a strong weekend against the Dodgers, the Padres dropped all three games to the Rockies in May.
• Current Situation: The Padres have won nine of their last ten games, closing the gap to just 4 1/2 games behind the NL West-leading Dodgers.

Importance of Current Games

San Diego pitcher Dylan Cease emphasizes the importance of each game:

• Cease’s Performance: Cease has been on fire, winning his last four starts and allowing just one run in his last 27 2/3 innings. He stresses the need for continued focus and intensity in every game.

Padres’ Strategy

Padres manager Mike Shildt shares the team’s approach:

• Team Goals: Despite the competitive division, the Padres aim to win the division. Shildt underscores the importance of handling their own business and maintaining momentum.
• Upcoming Pitcher: Randy Vasquez (3-6, 4.82 ERA) will start the series opener. Vasquez had a rough outing against Baltimore recently and has struggled against the Rockies this season, with a 12.79 ERA in two appearances.

Rockies’ Current Performance

Highlights from the Rockies’ recent games and standout players:

• Recent Games: The Rockies are 2-5 on their current 10-game West Coast trip. They rallied for a 5-4 win in 10 innings over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.
• Key Players: Jake Cave forced extra innings with a two-out, two-run homer, and a throwing error on Sam Hilliard’s sacrifice bunt in the 10th brought in the winning run.

Pitching Matchup: Austin Gomber vs. Randy Vasquez

Details on the pitching matchup for the series opener:

• Austin Gomber (Rockies): Gomber (2-7, 4.79 ERA) will start against the Padres. He has performed well in his previous two starts against San Diego this year, allowing only one run over five innings in one game and pitching six scoreless innings in another.
• Randy Vasquez (Padres): Vasquez hopes to improve his performance against the Rockies after struggling in his earlier outings.

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Player Performances and Streaks

• Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle: Both players were on hot streaks before going 0-for-5 on Thursday. Tovar’s 17-game hitting streak ended, and Doyle, who hit 11 homers in July, struggled to start August.
• Manager’s Praise: Rockies manager Bud Black praises Doyle, suggesting he deserves to be the NL Player of the Month, highlighting his stability and self-confidence.

The Lean

Today’s matchup between the Rockies and Padres has the highest projected runs total, and our lean would be to the over. As for a winner, we are leaning towards the Padres to come out on top. The Padres have the best team hits and runs scored projection in today’s slate, and Randy Vásquez is 10th among today’s starters to pick up a win.