The St. Louis Cardinals are set to clash with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 25, 2024, starting at 8:40 PM under clear skies. Erick Fedde will lead the pitching for the Cardinals, carrying a 3.450 ERA, while Austin Gomber will take the mound for the Rockies with a 4.669 ERA.
As of now, the Cardinals are 9th in the 2024 NL Central Division with an 80-77 record, reflecting a .510 winning percentage and a balanced 26-26 in division plays. They’ve shown strong recent form, securing 6 wins in their last 10 matches and are currently riding a three-game win streak. The Cardinals sport a 44-37 record in home games and a slightly lesser 36-40 in away games, with more success in night games compared to day.
Conversely, the Rockies struggle at 14th in the NL West Division standings, holding a disappointing 60-97 record, which boils down to a .380 winning percentage. They are last in their division with an 18-31 record in divisional games, having won just 5 of their last 10 games and are on a two-game losing streak. Home games record stands at 36-40 while road games are notably poorer at 24-57.
Odds Analysis:
The current betting odds offer a point spread of 1.5, an over/under of 10.5, with the Cardinals favored on the money line at -133 and the Rockies at +113. These odds suggest expected tight competition, with the Cardinals having a slight edge, particularly considering their recent positive form and stronger overall season performance compared to the Rockies’ struggles. Betters might be inclined to consider these factors heavily when placing their wagers on this upcoming match.