On the evening of May 22, 2024, Major League Baseball sees the Colorado Rockies visiting the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum, with a start time of 09:40 PM under a clear sky forecast. This matchup pits Colorado’s pitcher Austin Gomber, who carries a 3.020 ERA, against Oakland’s Mitch Spence, whose ERA stands at 3.900.

In the standings of the 2024 NL West Division, the Rockies rank 14th with a record of 15-32, showing a .320 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division with an 8-12 record and have pulled off 6 wins in their last 10 outings, though they currently carry a losing streak of four games (L4). At home, they are 9-12, but struggle more significantly on the road with a 6-20 record. They’ve managed 6 and 9 wins in day and night games respectively, scoring 186 runs while conceding 260.

Meanwhile, the 2024 AL West Division sees the Athletics in 13th place with a 20-30 record, holding a .400 winning percentage. They reside at 4th in their division with a 4-10 record. Their recent performance shows just 2 wins in the last 10 games, but they are coming off a recent win (W1 streak). The Athletics have a relatively balanced home (11-13) and away (9-17) record, with more successes in day games (12 wins) compared to night games (8 wins). They’ve scored 185 runs and given up 244.

Regarding betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5 and the total over/under is pegged at 8.0 runs. The money line provides the Rockies at +110 and the Athletics at -130, suggesting a slight favoritism towards Oakland. This indicates an expectation of a close game but leaning towards a win by the Athletics by more than one run. Bettors should consider these odds in the context of recent performances and pitching matchups when placing their wagers.