The stage is set for an exciting baseball showdown at PETCO Park on May 24, 2024, as the New York Yankees take on the San Diego Padres at 09:40 pm under a sky of broken clouds. The pitching matchup features Carlos Rodón of the Yankees, who enters the game with a solid 3.273 ERA, against Padres’ ace Yu Darvish, who boasts an impressive 2.077 ERA.

The Yankees currently lead the AL East Division with a strong performance record of 35 wins against 17 losses, maintaining a winning percentage of .673. Their division record stands evenly at 8-8. The Yankees are riding a wave of momentum with a recent record of eight wins in their last 10 games, including a current two-game winning streak. They have shown competence both at home and on the road, as well as in day and night games, reflected in their widespread win distribution.

Conversely, the Padres are placed 6th in the NL West Division with a record of 27 wins and 26 losses, showing a winning percentage of .509. They are slightly struggling with a division record of 12-13 but maintain a balanced performance with a recent tally of five wins in their last 10 outings and a two-game winning streak. The Padres display a stronger performance in road games and night games compared to their home and day game results.

Turning our attention to the betting odds, the game promises some intriguing wagering opportunities. The point spread places the Padres at 1.5, suggesting a tight game with a lean towards the Yankees. The over/under for the game is set at 7.5, potentially indicating expectation of a moderately high-scoring affair. For the money line bets, the Padres are at -103 at home, which is slightly less favored compared to the Yankees who are at -116 on the road, adding an extra layer of excitement to the bets placed on this closely matched game.