San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies 3-16-23 MLB Analysis, Odds and Picks

San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies – On Thursday evening, the San Diego Padres will travel to Salt River Fields in Colorado to face off against the Colorado Rockies. The San Diego Padres currently possess an 8-9 record for the season and a road record of 4-4. Unfortunately, they have lost their last game. The Colorado Rockies currently have a season record of 6-9. When playing at home they boast an impressive home record of 4-5. Unfortunately, the Rockies have lost their last two games. Baseball betting predictions are available online for bettors to place their bets on their favorite teams.

San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies

Date & Time: Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET

Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies Betting Odds

Padres

Moneyline: -120

Spread: TBD

Total: TBD

Rockies

Moneyline: +100

Spread: TBD

Total: TBD

San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies Analysis

The San Diego Padres have lost two straight games, dropping their record to 8-10 spring training. Tonight they play the Guardians after suffering an 11-9 loss against the Giants on Monday. Brent Honeywell Jr was the starting pitcher for San Diego that day and recorded 7 strikeouts despite throwing only 6 innings in defeat. On Thursday, Jay Groome is expected to start for the Padres as they make their first start of spring training. Juan Soto, however, remains away from the team while representing the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic. Manny Machado looks poised to lead San Diego into an exciting postseason run after signing an 11 year deal worth $350 million in February.

The Colorado Rockies have earned a win and improved to 7-10 in spring training after defeating the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday. German Marquez earned his team the victory on the mound, throwing 7 strikeouts while Elhuris Montero scored twice against them, including a solo home run in the first inning. Tonight the Rockies take on the Dodgers in a late game before facing off against the Padres less than 24 hours after that. As expected, the Rockies have yet to announce who will start against the Padres. Kris Bryant, Elhuris Montero and Ryan McMahon each lead the Rockies with 3 homers each during spring training. Last year C.J. Cron led Colorado with 29 home runs and 102 RBI.

San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies Against the Spread

Under is 3-0-1 in the Padres last 4 games following an off day. The Padres are 0-6 in their last 6 Thursday games. Over is 5-1-1 in the Padres last 7 vs. National League West. Under is 5-1 in the Padres last 6 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. Under is 5-1 in the Padres last 6 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.

Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 vs. National League West. Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.

San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies Free Pick

The San Diego Padres have been incredibly inconsistent during spring training, losing some games they should’ve won. While it remains uncertain who will start on the mound for Colorado, their fielding and pitching have been impressive so far. Expect the Rockies to come out on top in a close battle according to MLB betting sites.

Free Pick: Colorado Rockies +100