Padres Young Gun – San Diego at Colorado

The San Diego Padres (10-8 SU, 10-7 RL, 9-7-1 O/U) and Colorado Rockies (6-11 SU, 8-9 RL, 10-5-2 O/U) will both be gunning for an SU and RL victory in the BetOnline Sportsbook when they meet at Coors Field tonight at 8:30 PM ET.

The Padres lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 as a -190 favorite on Sunday while the 11 combined runs played Over the 7.5-run O/U total.

The Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 as a -110 favorite on Sunday while the 14 total runs played well Over the 10.5-run Over/Under total (10.5).

The Padres will hand the ball to right-hander Chris Young (2-0, 3.42 ERA) while the Rockies counter with right-hander Jason Hammel (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Young bounced back from a terrible outing against Philadelphia in his previous start to toss seven scoreless innings in San Diego’s 1-0, 10-inning loss at San Francisco on Wednesday.

Hammel has made three relief appearances for Colorado this season but went 2-2 with a 4.88 ERA in five starts last year with Tampa Bay.

Here is a look at tonight’s key betting trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and MLB Free Pick.

The Padres are 5-0 in Young’s last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

The Padres are 5-1 in Young’s last 6 starts.

The Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.

The Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.

The Padres are 5-1 in Young’s last 6 road starts vs. Rockies.

The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.

The Under is 4-1 in Young’s last 5 starts vs. Rockies.

The Padres are 8-2 in Young’s last 10 starts vs. Rockies.

The Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

MLB Odds

San Diego Padres +1½ -190

Chris Young –R Ev

Colorado Rockies -1½ +160

Jason Hammel –R -120

Over 10 -105

Under 10 -115

Analysis: Neither ballclub is playing very well coming into this contest, with San Diego having dropped five of six and Colorado going just 2-7 over their last nine.

With the superior starting pitcher taking the bump in this one and a batting order that is at least the equal of Colorado’s, the San Diego Padres are the correct pick to win and cover the Run Line in this contest.

MLB Free Picks: San Diego Padres +1½ Runs/Under 10 Total Runs