The Colorado Rockies are set to take on the Cincinnati Reds on July 8, 2024, at the Great American Ball Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 pm. Weather conditions are expected to feature broken clouds, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup.

Ryan Feltner, with an ERA of 5.596, will be starting for the Rockies, while Andrew Abbott, featuring a more formidable ERA of 3.281, will take the mound for the Reds. The Rockies, currently 14th in the 2024 NL West Division with a 32-58 record, are struggling with a 0.36 winning percentage, and they are 5th in their division with a 10-17 record against division opponents. Meanwhile, the Reds hold an 11th place in the NL Central Division with a slightly better 42-48 record, translating to a 0.47 winning percentage, and are 4th in the division.

In terms of recent performance, both teams have secured 5 wins in their last 10 games. The Rockies are on a one-game losing streak while the Reds have lost their last three games. Analyzing their overall play, the Rockies have been more vulnerable, especially on the road with a 12-31 record, as opposed to the Reds, who have balanced home and away records.

As the teams prepare for this faceoff, bettors are closely watching the odds. Currently, the PointSpread is set at -1.5, and the OverUnder for the game is 9.5. For those looking to place moneyline bets, the Away Team (Rockies) stands at +153, showing they are underdogs, whereas the Home Team (Reds) is favored with odds of -180. This sets up a potentially profitable scenario for savvy bettors considering the current form and stats of both teams.