On the evening of August 2, 2024, the Colorado Rockies are set to battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park, beginning at 9:40 PM under a lightly clouded sky.

Colorado’s starting pitcher, Austin Gomber, who carries an ERA of 4.789, looks to curb the advances of San Diego’s lineup, while Randy Vásquez, pitching for the Padres with a slightly higher ERA at 4.817, aims to suppress the Rockies’ hitters. The Rockies, currently 15th in the NL West with a 40-70 record, display a modest recent form with four wins in their last ten games bolstering their record. Alternatively, the 5th placed Padres hold a 59-51 record, finding better success recently with nine victories in their last ten games.

Looking at the odds for this game, the Padres are the favorites with a point spread of -1.5 and a moneyline of -186, reflecting confidence in their recent performance and home-field advantage. The Rockies, as underdogs, have a moneyline of +156. The game’s Over/Under is set at 8.5, which invites considerations on both team’s scoring capabilities and the strength of the pitching matchup.