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2025 MLB Handicapping – Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres
(3-10) Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres (11-3)
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 8:40 ET
Venue: PETCO Park San Diego, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Chase Dollander vs. Kyle Hart
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rockies +147 | Padres -175 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Rockies +1.5 | Padres -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Rockies vs. Padres Gameday
Chase Dollander is starting for the Rockies on Saturday, and he is facing off against Kyle Hart for the Padres. The forecast for Saturday’s matchup is 63 degrees with scattered clouds in San Diego. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and the Padres are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -175.
This NL West matchup is set for 8:40 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego, and the Rockies are just 3-10 compared to the Padres, who are 11-3. Kyle Hart will be looking to keep the Padres rolling, while the Rockies are starting Chase Dollander.
San Diego cruised to an easy 8-0 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a huge 5th inning, scoring six of their eight runs. As for the Rockies, they had their best chance to score in the 6th, but could only push across one run.
Nick Pivetta started for the Padres and picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts but did issue one walk. Germán Márquez had a rough outing for the Rockies, taking the loss after going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up five earned runs.
At the plate, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Gavin Sheets each homered for the Padres. Tatis, Jose Iglesias, and Elias Díaz each had two RBIs. Kyle Farmer had a three-hit game for the Rockies.
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Colorado is just 3-10 overall this season, and they trail the Padres by 7.5 games in the NL West. So far, they are 0-1 in divisional games. The Rockies dropped the first game of their series vs. the Padres.
At home, the Rockies are 2-4 compared to 1-6 on the road. They have dropped five straight on the road, and they have lost four straight series overall. As the underdog, the Rockies are 3-10 this year, and they have lost eight of their last 10 games overall.
Rockies Stats
Colorado’s offense has been one of the league’s worst so far, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 1.6 runs per contest. However, at home, they have been a much better offensive club, putting up 4.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .233, which is 15th in the league, and have the 20th ranked on-base percentage in the league.
Center fielder Brenton Doyle has been on a tear of late, going 9/17 in his last four games with three homers and 11 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .321 with a team-high 12 RBIs. Doyle’s three homers is 4th best in the league. Catcher Hunter Goodman and third baseman Ryan McMahon have also gone deep twice this season.
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With an overall record of 11-3, the Padres lead the NL West by a half-game over the Giants. The Padres have won eight straight games at home, and they are a perfect 8-0 at home this season. San Diego has been good on the road as well, going 3-3 so far. They are also 8-2 in day games compared to 3-1 at night.
So far, the Padres have been good as the underdog, putting together an 11-3 mark. They have yet to be the favorite in a game this year. San Diego has an overall series record of 3-1 and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games overall.
Padres Stats
So far this season, the Padres are the top-hitting team in the league, averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.5 runs per contest. San Diego is also near the top of the league in both on-base percentage and slugging. One thing to keep an eye on is that they are just 10th in home runs and have the league’s 2nd best strikeout rate.
Both Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. have been swinging the bat well of late, with Merrill going 6/17 in his last four games and Tatis Jr. hitting .346 over his last seven games. For the season, Merrill is batting .378 with three homers, and Tatis Jr. is at .375 with a team-high three homers.
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Rockies Padres Pitching
Chase Dollander and the Rockies are on the road to take on the Padres. Dollander is coming off a win in his first start of the season, where he went 5 innings and gave up 4 earned runs. He struck out 6 and allowed 1 home run.
Getting the start for the Padres is Kyle Hart, who will be making his second start of the season. Hart picked up a win in his first outing, going 5 innings and striking out 4. He has given up 1 homer in each of his first 2 starts.
Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Rockies head into the game having gone 2-8 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Rockies they are 4-6 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Padres are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Padres have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Rockies are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Padres have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
Rockies vs. Padres Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs -108
Our prediction for this Rockies vs. Padres matchup is to take the over, as we see the final score being 10-6 in favor of the Padres. With the line sitting at 8.5 runs, there is some room for this line to move, but we would feel comfortable taking the over.
Looking at some potential starting pitcher props, Kyle Hart is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is good for fourth among starters.
As for the Rockies starter, Chase Dollander, we have him finishing with four K’s, which would put him in the middle of the pack.
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