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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres will meet in MLB action at Coors Field on Tuesday, starting at 8:40 PM ET.
Jimmy Herget (0-1, 1.64 ERA) will start on the mound for the Rockies, up against Randy Vásquez (1-0, 2.49 ERA) for the Padres.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Padres as the most likely winner of the Padres vs. Rockies game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Padres vs. Rockies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Padres and Rockies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Padres a 56% chance of defeating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the run line, while the 11-run over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
Padres vs. Rockies odds [4/21/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Padres | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+105) | +1.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -145 | +124 |
| Total | o11 (-105) | u11 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Padres vs. Rockies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rockies +1.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +124 |
| Total | Over 11 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 11 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Padres vs. Rockies game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Rockies and Padres at Coors Field is scheduled to begin at 8:40 PM ET.
- Who: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies
- Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Time: 8:40 PM ET/5:40PM PT
- Venue: Coors Field
Conclusion
We predict the Padres, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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