September 7, 2025

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Written by: Ryan Chen

Ryan combines advanced statistics with traditional scouting to identify profitable betting opportunities.

Padres vs Rockies: Betting Preview & Props (Sep 07)

Last updated: September 07, 2025

Game Time: 9/7, 03:10PM

Today's Setup

The San Diego Padres head to Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. According to DraftKings, the Padres are favored at −232, while the Rockies stand as +186 underdogs, with a significant 85% of the money backing the Padres.

Mound Matchup

Pitching Matchup: Dylan Cease vs Tanner Gordon

Dylan Cease (SD):

Slider (43% usage, 89.1 mph); Four-Seam Fastball (41% usage, 97.1 mph); Curveball (8% usage, 82.2 mph); Sinker (5% usage, 96.2 mph); Sweeper (3% usage, 84.3 mph); Changeup (1% usage, 77.3 mph)

Dylan Cease is a velocity-heavy pitcher, primarily relying on his slider and fastball to overpower hitters. The Rockies lineup averages .256 this season, with a projected xBA of .244 against Cease's diverse arsenal.

Tanner Gordon (COL):

Four-Seam Fastball (41% usage, 91.2 mph); Sweeper (30% usage, 80.7 mph); Curveball (12% usage, 76.5 mph); Sinker (10% usage, 91.6 mph); Changeup (7% usage, 84.3 mph)

Gordon's repertoire features a more balanced approach, using a mix of speed and movement. The Padres lineup averages .264 this season but projects to .266 against Gordon's pitches.

Offensive Breakdown

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For Padres vs Tanner Gordon:

The Padres lineup projects a slight increase from their season average of .264 to .266 against Gordon.
Ryan O'Hearn: Season BA .275 → xBA vs arsenal .302 (+27 points), Season K% 19.0% → Arsenal K% 16.7% (-2.3%)
Freddy Fermin: Season BA .256 → xBA vs arsenal .232 (-24 points), Season K% 18.2% → Arsenal K% 19.9% (+1.7%)

For Rockies vs Dylan Cease:

The Rockies lineup sees a decrease from a season average of .256 to a projected .244 against Cease.
Warming Bernabel: Season BA .238 → xBA vs arsenal .351 (+113 points), Season K% 17.2% → Arsenal K% 9.5% (-7.7%)
Tyler Freeman: Season BA .296 → xBA vs arsenal .252 (-44 points), Season K% 20.6% → Arsenal K% 16.9% (-3.7%)

Lineup Strikeout Trends vs Arsenal

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The Padres' projected K-rate is 17.8% vs Gordon — up 0.03% from their 17.7% season average.
The Rockies' projected K-rate is 26.7% vs Cease — up 2.1% from their 24.6% season average.

Umpire Influence

Behind the Plate: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Ryan O'Hearn (.275 → .302, +27 points) meets betting lean criteria!

📢 Prop Alert: Warming Bernabel (.238 → .351, +113 points) meets betting lean criteria!

No significant strikeout props meet our betting threshold in this matchup, as neither team's projected K-rate increase surpasses the necessary criteria.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Ryan O'Hearn and Warming Bernabel present strong batting prop opportunities given their projected increases against today's opposing arsenals.
No stand-out pitcher prop opportunities given the minimal increase in strikeout rates.
With no umpire assignment announced, any prop bet carries additional uncertainty.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the Padres vs Rockies game? A: Ryan O'Hearn and Warming Bernabel both meet our strict betting criteria based on their projected xBA increases.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

Q: What time is the Padres vs Rockies game? A: The game is scheduled for 9/7, 03:10PM.

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