On the afternoon of May 23, 2024, the baseball community will turn its attention to Oakland Coliseum where the Colorado Rockies are scheduled to clash with the Oakland Athletics at 3:37 PM under a clear sky. Ryan Feltner will be the starting pitcher for the Rockies, entering the game with a 5.694 ERA. His counterpart from the Athletics, Joey Estes, will take the mound with a higher ERA of 9.346.
The Rockies currently sit 14th in the 2024 NL West Division with a record of 16-32, achieving a 0.33 winning percentage. They rank 5th within their division courtesy of their 8-12 record against divisional opponents. The team seems to be finding some form with 6 wins in their last 10 games and currently enjoys a one-game winning streak. Their road performance presents a challenge, with a 7-20 record so far.
On the other side, the Athletics also find themselves in 14th place in the AL West Division, sporting a 20-31 record and a 0.39 win percentage. Despite challenges within their division (4-10 record), their home record stands slightly stronger at 11-14. With only 1 win in their last 10 games, the Athletics are struggling to build momentum.
In terms of betting odds, the Rockies are considered slight underdogs with the bookmakers setting the Colorado Rockies at +105 on the MoneyLine, which suggests a close contest might be expected. The Athletics are favored slightly at -124. The over/under for the game is pegged at 8.0, revealing an expectation of a rather moderate scoring game by the oddsmakers. A spread of -1.5 points highlights the anticipation of a competitive match.