The Colorado Rockies are set to clash with the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park on July 10, 2024, starting at 7:10 PM under expected light rain conditions. Kyle Freeland, who has an ERA of 6.623 this season, will take the mound for Colorado. His counterpart from the Reds, Frankie Montas, will pitch with a lower ERA of 4.190.

In the NL West, the Rockies are currently bottom at 15th place with a 32-60 record, reflecting a .350 winning percentage. Despite a rough stretch including a current three-game losing streak, the Rockies show a somewhat positive trend with five wins in their last ten games. Their performance on the road has been particularly struggling, with a record of 12-33.

Conversely, the Reds sit 11th in the NL Central with a 44-48 record and a .480 winning percentage. They are somewhat steadier, coming off two consecutive wins, and hold a nearly balanced home (22-26) and away (22-22) record this season. With 400 runs scored against 374 allowed, their performance has been more consistent than the Rockies.

As for the betting odds: the point spread has been set at -1.5, favoring the Reds slightly due to their better season performance and pitching advantage. The over/under is pegged at 9.0, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. Bettors looking to back the Rockies can take the money line at +152 for a higher risk-reward, while the Reds are more favored at -180 on the money line.