Scheduled for July 09, 2024, at Great American Ball Park, the Colorado Rockies are set to challenge the Cincinnati Reds. The first pitch is slated for 07:10 pm under conditions expected to feature broken clouds.

Cal Quantrill will take the helm for the Rockies, entering the game with an ERA of 3.767, while the Reds will counter with Nick Lodolo, who boasts a lower ERA of 2.957. The Rockies endure a challenging season, positioned 15th in the NL West with a 32-59 record, indicating a winning percentage of just 0.35. They hold a divisional record of 10-17, marking them last in their division. The team’s struggle is evident in their recent performance with just five wins in their last 10 games and a two-game losing streak ongoing. Conversely, the Reds are positioned slightly better in the NL Central, ranking 11th with a 43-48 record and a 0.47 winning percentage. They also have a division record below .500 at 12-14, placing them fourth in the Central Division.

The odds for the upcoming game reflect some critical insights into the expected performances. The Rockies, despite their struggles, come into the game with a MoneyLine of 147, making them a reasonable underdog pick against the Reds, who are favored at -174. The game’s point spread is set at -1.5, implying expectations of a somewhat close but leaning game toward the Reds. The total over/under for the game has been set at 8.5, indicating that the game may not be a high-scoring affair, aligning with the pitching strengths of both starters. With their favorable home advantage and recent form, the Reds’ favored odds and the relatively low scoring prediction make sense in the context of both teams’ recent performances and statistics.