- Matchup: San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Rockies.TV
- Betting Odds: San Diego (-128) Colorado (+106)
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The Colorado Rockies, with a record of 9-15, will face off against the San Diego Padres, who sit at 16-7, at Coors Field on Thursday. The betting line favors the Padres at -128 compared to the Rockies’ +106. The over/under for this game is set at 8.5 runs. Expected pitchers are Matt Waldron for San Diego and Ryan Feltner for Colorado.
The Padres have recorded a total of 46 doubles and hit 17 home runs this season. Their slugging percentage stands at .364 and they have faced 186 strikeouts while drawing 79 walks. Collectively, the San Diego Padres average 4.2 runs per game, placing them 18th in Major League Baseball. They have achieved 92 RBIs along with 174 hits this season, maintaining a batting average of .230 and scoring 97 runs, leading to an on-base percentage (OBP) of .307.
The Padres’ pitching staff boasts a K/BB ratio of 2.89 and a collective WHIP of 1.19. They have allowed 13 home runs and given up 79 runs this year, ranking them 2nd in MLB. San Diego has surrendered 171 hits (averaging 7.4 per 9 innings) and 74 earned runs, resulting in an impressive team ERA of 3.22, also ranking 2nd in the league. The pitchers have struck out 220 batters while walking 76, and their FIP stands at 3.13 for the season.
The Padres’ bullpen has entered the game with runners on base 21 times and has made an appearance in 27 high-leverage situations. To date, they have secured 19 holds (6th in the league) and achieved a save percentage of 66.7% across 36 save opportunities, converting 10 saves and missing 5 of 15 attempts. The relievers have inherited 37 base runners, with 43.2% of those scoring. A total of 79 relief pitchers have taken the mound for San Diego this season.
With a defensive efficiency of 69.7%, the Padres have converted 1,863 balls in play into outs, placing them 20th in all of baseball. They have accumulated 621 putouts, 192 assists, and only 6 errors, maintaining a fielding percentage of .993, which is currently 2nd in MLB. They have successfully turned 20 double plays.
Waldron has pitched 195 innings throughout his career, achieving 171 strikeouts with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.07 (110 ER allowed) and a WHIP of 1.315. He has given up 198 hits (averaging 9.1 hits per 9 innings) and issued 59 walks. With a career record of 8-16, Waldron has faced 844 batters, sporting a FIP of 4.99.
The Colorado Rockies have registered a team OBP of .304 and a batting average of .238 this season. They have struck out 229 times (2nd in MLB) and recorded 191 hits, alongside 23 home runs and 89 RBIs. With a slugging percentage of .380, the Rockies score an average of 3.83 runs per game (26th in MLB), have hit 40 doubles, drawn 66 walks, and accumulated 92 runs.
As for their pitching, the Rockies have a WHIP of 1.397 and a FIP of 4.68 this season. They possess a K/BB ratio of 7.90 (185 strikeouts to 78 walks). Ranked 27th in total hits allowed, they have given up 217 hits and 32 home runs, allowing an average of 4.77 runs per 9 innings (20th in MLB). The team has given up 112 runs, leading to a collective ERA of 4.26 (100 earned runs allowed).
Currently, Colorado has faced 17 save situations, earning 8 holds and 2 blown saves. Their bullpen has pitched in 9 save opportunities, successfully recording 7 saves. The Rockies’ relievers maintain an inherited score percentage of 15.8% from 38 inherited runners. They have appeared in 27 high-leverage situations and have taken the mound 24 times with base runners, ranking 4th in MLB with a save percentage of 77.8%. This season, they have utilized 72 relievers.
The Colorado Rockies have converted 21 double plays with a fielding percentage of .985, ranking 19th among MLB teams. They have achieved 203 assists, committed 13 errors, and recorded 634 putouts this season. Over 1,902 innings played, their defensive efficiency stands at 68.6% (23rd in professional baseball).
Feltner has allowed 374 hits while recording 305 strikeouts in 357 innings pitched throughout his career. With a career record of 10-27, he has a 5.24 ERA and has given up 9.4 hits per nine innings, allowing 208 earned runs. His WHIP is 1.436, and he holds a FIP of 5.2. He has faced 1,568 batters in his professional baseball career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Colorado (+106) and the under 8.5 runs.
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