The stage is set for an intriguing baseball match on June 6, 2024, as the Colorado Rockies visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, starting at 7:45 pm under a clear sky. The pitching matchup features Cal Quantrill for the Rockies, who carries an ERA of 3.838, against the Cardinals’ Sonny Gray, with a stellar ERA of 3.000.

The Rockies, struggling in the NL West, are positioned 14th with a discouraging record of 21-40, showing only a 0.34 winning percentage. They are placed last in their division with a 9-14 record. Their form over the last 10 games includes four victories, albeit currently enduring a five-game losing streak, with an 8-23 away record which adds to their challenges.

Contrastingly, the Cardinals hold the 7th spot in the NL Central with a 29-31 record, reflecting a 0.48 winning percentage. Their division record of 5-7 puts them in third place. Recently, they have a slightly better form with five wins out of the last ten games and are currently on a win streak of one. The Cardinals have a somewhat balanced home (13-12) and away (16-19) split, with more success in night games (19 wins).

Considering the odds, the Cardinals are favored with a -1.5 point spread and a home team money line of -240, reflecting their comparatively stronger season performance. The over/under is set at 7.5, offering insights into expected scoring volumes. For bettors, the significant spread suggests expected dominance by the Cardinals, while the money line on the Rockies at +197 presents a high reward opportunity for those betting on an upset.