Scheduled for June 5, 2024, at the picturesque Coors Field, the Cincinnati Reds are set to cross bats with the Colorado Rockies. The game is set to start at 3:10 PM under a clear sky. Representing the Reds on the pitcher’s mound will be Graham Ashcraft, who holds an ERA of 4.756. Opposing him will be Dakota Hudson for the Rockies, with an ERA of 5.023.
In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds are placed 11th with a 28-33 record, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.46. They rank fifth in their division with a record of 4-5. Recently, the Reds showed a strong form, winning 7 out of their last 10 games and are on a three-game winning streak. Their performance includes 14 victories at home against 17 losses, and an almost equal record on the road with 14 wins to 16 losses, maintaining consistency in both day and night games. They have scored 259 runs while allowing 253.
Conversely, the Rockies reside at the bottom of the NL West with a record of 21-39, which gives them a winning percentage of 0.35 and places them fifth in their division. They’ve won 9 of their 23 division matches but face challenges overall, having secured only 4 victories in their last 10 outings and are currently on a four-game losing streak. The Rockies have notched 13 wins at home and struggled significantly on the road with only 8 wins out of 31. Their run difference is notable, with 242 runs scored against 334 runs allowed.
The betting odds highlight the contrasts between the teams. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Reds, with an over/under of 11.5, suggesting expectations of a high-scoring game. Betting lines show the Reds as the slight favorites with a -130 moneyline compared to the Rockies’ +110. These numbers provide a clear financial incentive to betters weighing the performance metrics and recent forms of both teams.