Padres vs. Rockies Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 8/1/2022

The San Diego Padres (57-46), led by Jurickson Profar on a two-game home run streak, are -220 favorites on the moneyline to defeat the Colorado Rockies (46-57). First pitch is set for 9:40 PM ET Monday, live from PETCO Park. Mike Clevinger will get the ball for San Diego while Colorado counter with Antonio Senzatela.

Padres vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Padres vs. Rockies

We have the Rockies on the moneyline at +180 on the moneyline as our best bet in this contest after analyzing all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 7.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (+180) and Over (7.5)

Padres vs. Rockies Game Info

• San Diego Padres probable starting pitcher: Mike Clevinger
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: Antonio Senzatela
• Game Day: Monday, August 1, 2022
• Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
• Location: San Diego, California
• Stadium: PETCO Park

San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

Padres Starter Mike Clevinger

• Clevinger (2-3) takes the mound for the Padres in his 11th start of the season. He has a 3.38 ERA in 53 1/3 innings pitched, with 53 strikeouts.
• His last appearance came on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, when the righty tossed 7 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
• In 11 games this season, the 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.38, with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .213 against him.
• Clevinger is looking for his third straight quality start.
• Clevinger is aiming for his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.3 frames per appearance on the hill.
• The opposing Rockies offense has a collective .261 batting average, and is second in the league with 923 total hits and 11th in MLB play with 466 runs scored. It has the 11th-ranked slugging percentage (.406) and ranks 22nd in home runs (93) in all of MLB.
• Head-to-head against the Rockies this season, Clevinger has pitched 7 1/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on 10 hits while striking out six.

Rockies Starter Antonio Senzatela

• The Rockies’ Senzatela (3-5) will make his 16th start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed eight hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
• The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.90, a 2.529 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.744 in 15 games this season.
• In 15 starts this season, he’s earned five quality starts.
• Senzatela will look to pitch five or more innings for the third start in a row.
• The Padres have scored 449 runs this season, which ranks 15th in MLB. They are batting .240 for the campaign with 89 home runs, 25th in the league.
• This season, the right-hander has pitched against the Padres in one game, and they have gone 6-for-23 with a double, a home run and an RBI over six innings.

Padres Betting Picks & Insights

• The Padres have won 40, or 54.8%, of the 73 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• San Diego has entered five games this season favored by -220 or more and is 3-2 in those contests.
• The Padres have a 68.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Games involving San Diego have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 48 of 104 chances this season.
• The Padres are 47-57-0 ATS in their 104 games with a spread this season.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have been victorious in 33, or 39.8%, of the 83 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• Colorado has a mark of 5-12 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +180 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 35.7% chance of walking away with the win.
• Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 49 of their 105 opportunities.
• The Rockies have posted a record of 58-47-0 against the spread this season.

Padres Leaders & Batting Stats

• Manny Machado is the bat to watch in the Padres lineup, leading the team in batting average (.293), home runs (18), and RBI (57).
• Among all hitters in MLB, Machado is 32nd in homers and 24th in RBI.
• Profar has 21 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 53 walks while batting .246.
• Profar ranks 93rd in homers and 79th in RBI among all major league batters this year.
• Profar has two straight games with at least one hit. In his last five games he is batting .316 with two home runs, three walks and five RBI.
• Jake Cronenworth has 23 doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 47 walks while hitting .238.
• Cronenworth is on a three-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .222 with three walks and an RBI.
• Eric Hosmer is hitting .269 with 16 doubles, eight home runs and 33 walks.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• Charlie Blackmon is hitting .271 with 17 doubles, four triples, 16 home runs and 25 walks, while getting on base at a rate of .322.
• Blackmon’s home run total puts him 39th in the majors, and he is 21st in RBI.
• Blackmon carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .200 with a double, a home run, a walk and an RBI.
• C.J. Cron been a consistent power bat this season, as he leads his team with 22 home runs and 71 runs batted in.
• Cron is currently 14th in homers and sixth in RBI in the big leagues.
• Brendan Rodgers is hitting .278 with 23 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 26 walks.
• Connor Joe has 18 doubles, four triples, five home runs and 50 walks while batting .252.