On the evening of June 4, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are scheduled to clash with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field at 8:40 PM under overcast skies. Frankie Montas will start as pitcher for the Reds, entering the game with an ERA of 4.596, while Ty Blach will take the mound for the Rockies, featuring an ERA of 4.154.
In the standings of the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds are currently 12th with a 27-33 record, which reflects a .450 winning percentage. They stand 5th in their division with a record of 4-5. Recently, the Reds have shown improved form, winning 7 of their last 10 games, and are on a two-game winning streak. Comparatively, on the road they have a slightly less favorable record of 13-16. The team has scored 255 runs and conceded 252 runs this season.
Conversely, the Rockies rank 14th in the NL West Division, holding a 21-38 record, a .360 winning percentage, and are also 5th in their division with a 9-14 record. Their recent performance has seen them with 5 wins from their last 10 games, but they are currently on a three-game losing streak. The Rockies have struggled particularly on the road this season with an 8-23 record and have let in a considerable 330 runs while scoring 241.
The betting odds for this match-up are very intriguing. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Cincinnati Reds, while the over/under for the game is projected at 10.5 runs, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. In terms of money lines, the Reds are favored with a -135 away team money line, compared to the Rockies’ home money line of +115. These odds reflect the Rockies’ struggles and the Reds’ somewhat better recent form, making the latter a slight favorite in this encounter.