Scheduled for a start at 3:10 PM on July 21, 2024, at Coors Field, the San Francisco Giants are set to take on the Colorado Rockies under a forecast of moderate rain. The Giants will send Hayden Birdsong to the mound, who carries a 3.724 ERA into the game. Across the field, the Rockies will counter with Austin Gomber, who has an ERA of 4.605.
In terms of standings within the 2024 NL West Division, the Giants are 11th with a record of 47-52 (0.47 winning percentage) and hold the 4th spot in their division with a 15-16 record against division opponents. Their performance has been wavering recently with only 3 wins in their last 10 games, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Giants show a stronger record at home with 28 victories against 22 losses, while struggling on the road with a 19-30 record.
Conversely, the Rockies are positioned 14th in the division, boasting a 36-63 record (0.36 winning percentage) and sitting 5th in the division with a 12-17 divisional record. They’ve clinched 4 wins in their last 10 outings and currently enjoy a three-game winning streak. Playing at home, they’ve won 22 games and lost 27, with poorer performance on the road with a 14-36 record.
Turning to the betting odds, the game holds an Over/Under of 11.0, pointing towards an expectation of a high-scoring game, likely influenced by Coors Field’s reputation for boosting run totals. The Giants are favorites with an Away Team Money Line of -152, reflecting their overall superior season records compared to the Rockies, who are underdogs with a Home Team Money Line of 128. Additionally, the Point Spread set at 1.5 further underscores the anticipation of a closely contested but leaning towards Giants’ favor.