The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 26, 2024, with the first pitch at 3:10 PM under clear skies. Kyle Gibson will take the mound for the Cardinals, holding an ERA of 4.115, while Kyle Freeland will pitch for the Rockies, with an ERA of 4.893.

In the 2024 National League Central Division, the Cardinals are ranked 8th with a record of 81-77, maintaining a .510 winning percentage. They boast 26 wins each in both divisional and overall matches, positioning them 2nd within their division. The Cardinals have hit a stride recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games, and are riding a four-game winning streak. They have a home record of 44-37 and a slightly less impressive road record of 37-40. Daytime games see them slightly less dominant, with a record of 34 wins as opposed to 47 in night games, scoring a total of 647 runs and conceding 699.

The Rockies, sitting 14th in the National League West Division with a 60-98 record, reflect a .380 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division with an 18-31 divisional record. Recently, the Rockies have struggled, securing just 4 wins in their last 10 outings and are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their home performance stands at 36-41 and is notably weaker on the road with a 24-57 tally. They have managed better performance in night games with 43 wins as opposed to only 17 during the day. The Rockies’ offense has scored 665 runs, although their defense has allowed a substantial 895 runs.

Betting-wise, with the point spread set at 1.5, an over/under of 10.5, and the moneylines at -129 for the Cardinals and +110 for the Rockies, the odds suggest a somewhat close game but with a leaning towards the Cardinals’ favor. The betting market reflects a slight edge for the Cardinals, combined with their better recent form, making them potential favorites for bettors looking towards favoring the away team.