On Monday, August 1st, 2022, the Colorado Rockies travel to San Diego to open a five-game series against the San Diego Padres. The Rockies are currently mired in a run of poor offensive form and amassing losses as they are playing out the stretch.
MLB Schedule
For their part, the Padres are playing average baseball with average production, keeping San Diego in a post-season position as the MLB schedule enters August, with the end of the season in sight.
We’re going to investigate some of the Rockies vs. Padres betting stats to identify what statistics are shifting betting odds and to provide you with information to make successful MLB picks today. The first pitch from Petco Park in San Diego is set for 9:40 P.M. EDT.
Rockies vs. Padres Stats
A Clash between National League West Division Rivals.
Rockies Stats
The Colorado Rockies enter a five-game series with the San Diego Padres, having lost three of their last four games against MLB’s top-ranked Los Angeles Dodgers.
Overall, Colorado has a record of 46-57 (.447 winning percentage), ranking the Rockies fourth in the National League West division.
Over the last ten games, the Rockies are 3-7, averaging 3.9 runs per game during this stretch. This brings their current season average down to 4.52 runs per game.
Sentazela Stats Analysis
Right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela is scheduled to start Monday’s game for the Rockies. Senzatela has a record of 3-5 in 15 appearances in 2022, with a 4.90 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP.
Both Senzatela’s ERA and WHIP are above Senzatela’s career averages. In his last three games, Senzatela has pitched no more than 6.2 innings, averages 6.3 hits against per game, and given up three earned runs in each game.
San Diego Padres Stats
The San Diego Padres open their series with the Colorado Rockies as the focal point for MLB’s impending trade deadline and Juan Soto trade rumors.
Soto is the type of addition that could make the Padres a force to deal with during the post-season. After an off-season of building a roster for a post-season opportunity, San Diego currently holds one of the National League wildcard spots.
San Diego enters Monday’s game with a record of 57-46 (.553 winning percentage), ranking the Padres second in the National League West division.
The Padres are playing average baseball, having a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 4.2 runs per game. This is fairly consistent with San Diego’s season average of 4.36 runs per game.
Clevinger Stats Analysis
The Padres have right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger scheduled to start Monday’s game against the Rockies at PetCo Park. Clevinger is 2-3 in 11 appearances in 2022, with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP.
While Clevinger’s 2022 ERA is up from his career average, his 2022 WHIP is down compared to his career average. In his last three starts, Clevinger has pitched an average of 6.03 innings, averaging five hits and 2.3 earned runs across these starts.
MLB Betting Trends
- MLB betting odds are shifting toward the Colorado Rockies on the Moneyline. The Rockies remain the underdog.
- The over/under is consistent at 7.5, with more increased action moving betting lines toward the under.
- San Diego is becoming an increasingly larger underdog on the Run Line after a short and quick burst of action on the Padres to cover (-1.5)
Rockies vs. Padres Betting Picks and Predictions
The betting public may be finding value in picking the Rockies to upset the San Diego Padres on today’s MLB schedule; however, we’re not so easily convinced. Both the Padres and the Rockies are coming out of a series against two of MLB’s division leaders.
MLB’s Division Leaders
The Padres finished a three-game set with the Minnesota Twins, winning two of three, while the Rockies finished a four-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing three of four.
When looking at numbers, San Diego’s recent average play is consistent with their play throughout 2022, while Colorado’s statistics are those of a team struggling now and throughout the season. When comparing starting pitchers, it’s hard not to give the pitching edge to San Diego.
Colorado’s Ranking
Notably, while Colorado ranks higher in runs per game than San Diego, the Rockies are less productive on the road, averaging 3.2 runs per game on the road compared to 5.6 runs per game at home.
Who to Bet On?
Considering this game and series are in San Diego and not Denver should play a factor in picking the over or under throughout this series.
Don’t follow the money and shifting lines and make a pick on the Colorado Rockies. Unless you are picking the Rockies on the run line, we recommend picking the San Diego Padres to win on the moneyline.
MLB Pick: Padres (-200)
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