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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Petco Park on Tuesday, starting at 9:40 PM ET.
The Padres will start Michael King (6-7, 3.24 ERA), up against Michael Lorenzen (3-9, 6.53 ERA) for the Rockies.
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Padres as the most likely winner in this Rockies vs. Padres prediction game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Padres prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Rockies and Padres, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Padres a 67.0% chance of beating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 50.6% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 50.6% chance of going over,.
Rockies vs. Padres odds [7/28/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockies | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-104) | -1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +217 | -213 |
| Total | o8.5 (+113) | u8.5 (-117) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rockies vs. Padres picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rockies +1.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +217 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | +113 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rockies vs. Padres game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Padres and Rockies at Petco Park is scheduled to commence at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres
- Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park
Conclusion
We predict the Padres, with a 67.0% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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