On the afternoon of May 15, 2024, the Colorado Rockies are set to clash with the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park starting at 4:10 PM, under the expected light rain conditions. The pitching battle features Austin Gomber for the Rockies, who carries a 3.425 ERA, against Michael King of the Padres, who has a 3.673 ERA.

In the 2024 NL West Division standings, the Rockies sit at 14th position with a record of 14 wins and 28 losses, which is a 0.33 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 7 wins against 9 losses, ranking them 5th in the division. The team’s recent momentum includes 6 wins in their last 10 outings, highlighted by a current six-game winning streak. Their record is 9-12 at home and 5-16 on the road, with an equal split of 7 wins each in day and night games. The Rockies have scored 164 runs and conceded 227 runs this season.

Meanwhile, the Padres are ranked 6th in the division with a 22-23 win-loss record, which is a 0.49 winning percentage. They are evenly matched in their division games with 12 wins and 12 losses, placing them 2nd. Over their last 10 games, they have acquired 5 victories but are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Padres boast a 10-15 home record and a stronger 12-8 away record, with their team scoring 211 runs and allowing 199 runs in total.

For bettors, the odds suggest favoring the Padres. The point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of San Diego, with an over/under at 7.0 runs. The money line leans heavily towards the Padres at -253, contrasting with the Rockies’ +210. This reflects the betting market’s confidence in the Padres, likely influenced by their recent better performance and home-field advantage.