The Colorado Rockies will face the San Diego Padres in a four-game series at Petco Park, beginning tonight.
The two teams are currently tied at 6-6 in the NL West standings following Colorado’s four-game winning streak.
Pitching Matchup: Rockies’ Dollander vs. Padres’ Vasquez
Randy Vasquez, who generated considerable buzz in spring training and his initial start due to increased velocity, saw his velocity return to previous levels during his April 4 start. His previous performance included a 5.37 xERA and a 4.6% K-BB%.
Chase Dollander is up a tick to 98.8 mph. Dollander will throw in tandem with a bullpen.
Offensive Concerns for Both Sides
The San Diego Padres have an 85 wRC+ against RHP. There’s cause for concern both at the dish and on the mound.
Vasquez’s xERA undersold his 3.84 ERA. The increased velocity from his first start is gone.
Neither lineup has performed well enough to inspire confidence in a high-scoring game. Colorado has a 94 wRC+, while San Diego is at 81.
Bullpen Strengths and Betting Trends
The Padres have one of the most talented bullpens in the league, while the Rockies have been effective.
Colorado has been an Under bettor’s dream this season, cashing tickets in nine of their 12 contests.
Dollander has an effective 3.86 ERA on the road, holding batters to a .208 AVG, and his increased stuff to start the year should pay dividends against a down lineup.
Colorado has hit the Under in 14 of their last 20 away games.
- Moneyline: Rockies +164 | Padres -196
- Run line: Rockies +1.5 (-134) | Padres -1.5 (+112)
- Over/Under: Over 8 (-105) | Under 8 (-115)
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.