The set-up: Colorado had the day off on Thursday to travel home and prepare for this game. The Padres on the other hand played in San Francisco on Thursday. Garrett Richards (0-0, 0.00 ERA) went five scoreless vs. the toothless D-Backs in his opener. Richards has dealt with injuries throughout his career and I think he's in the wrong place at the wrong time here.

The pick: Jon Gray (0-0, 1.93) gets the nod for the home side and he most recently allowed one run off three hits while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision vs. the Rangers on Saturday. I like the veteran to build off that decent outing and to take advantage of the familiar surroundings; great price on the hungry home side!

8* ANNIHILATION on the Colorado Rockies.