Padres vs Rockies Prediction, Picks and MLB Prop Bets, Friday, 05/09

The San Diego Padres continue their current road trip with a weekend series against the division rival Colorado Rockies, beginning on Friday night. The MLB betting odds heavily favor the road team, as Colorado has been one of the worst teams in baseball so far this season.

Still, San Diego has dropped two in a row and may be weary from its travels, so let’s take a closer look and determine the best game wagers and MLB player props today for this contest.

Padres vs Rockies Prediction Today, Friday May 9, 2025

My prediction

• Moneyline Pick: San Diego Padres (-160)

It’s hard to win a bet if the team you’re wagering on is just 6-31 overall and 4-14 at home. That’s why taking the visiting Padres, whose MLB future odds continue to rise, is the easy choice here. That’s not even taking into account the team’s previous series this season, in which San Diego swept all three games and didn’t allow a single Colorado run.

Bet on San Diego Padres ML (-160)

• Padres vs Rockies Over 11.5 (-110)

Coors Field is well known for being a hitter’s park, so even the Rockies should be able to score some runs in this one. Though San Diego ranks just 21st in the majors in total runs, being able to play in the mile-high conditions in Denver should be a nice boost to its offensive ability.

Bet on Padres vs Rockies Over 11.5 (-110)

Padres vs Rockies Prop Picks and Best Bets

• Padres OF Fernando Tatis Jr. 2+ Hits (-125)

Tatis has been the driving force in the Padres’ rise to contention in the NL West, ranking 12th in baseball in batting average at .319 while hitting eight home runs and driving in 19. He had a bit of a slump earlier in the week, going 1-for-13 over a three-game span, but he recorded three hits in the final two games against the Yankees to get back on track.

Just an unreal throw from Tatis. MVP behavior right there #Padres pic.twitter.com/NYZZCUCFCO

— Jim Russell (@JimRussellSD) April 27, 2025

Look for Tatis to have another big game in this one to lead San Diego to the win.

Bet on Fernando Tatis Jr. 2+ Hits (-125)

• Team With Most Hits: Padres (-223)

There’s a good reason for the Rockies’ lack of success in the win column this season, and that’s the team’s lack of success at the plate. Colorado ranks last in the majors in hits, runs and batting average, and going into its fourth game against the Padres this season, it’s still looking for its first run. This is one of those MLB matchups that is going to live up to the hype of being a mismatch, with San Diego’s offensive edge being apparent throughout.

Bet on Team With Most Hits: Padres (-223)

• Padres vs Rockies NRFI (+140)

After having a day off following a three-game series with the Yankees, San Diego is going to be ready and raring to go for this series opener. We like the Padres to be free-swinging at Coors Field, looking to put the Rockies away in a hurry. The last of our MLB expert picks for Friday’s game is that there will be runs scored in the first inning.

Bet This Pick: Will There Be a Score in the First Inning – NO (+140)

Padres vs Rockies How To Watch

• Game: San Diego Padres (23-13) vs Colorado Rockies (6-31)
• Date/Time: Friday, May 9, 8:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO
• Padres vs Rockies Live Stream: MLB.tv

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