The Colorado Rockies (53-90) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (82-60) on Sunday, September 8th. This game will be played at American Family Field in Milwaukee and televised on BSWI. The Brewers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Brewers. First pitch is set for 1:10 CT.
Rockies vs. Brewers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+223)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Rockies have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game over their last 15 games.
- The Rockies have won 3 of their last 4 games against the Brewers.
- The Rockies have a recent win against the Brewers on September 6th, scoring 3 runs and allowing only 2.
- The Rockies have scored 8 or more runs in 4 of their last 15 games, showing potential for high offensive output.
- The Rockies have a recent road win against a strong team, the Atlanta Braves, on September 5th, scoring 3 runs and allowing only 1.
Rockies vs Brewers
It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Rockies by a score of 5-2. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the Rockies and struck out 16 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -298 on the money line.
This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Ty Blach for the Rockies and Tobias Myers for the Brewers. Blach only went 3 2/3 innings while giving up five hits and five earned runs. Myers, on the other hand, went six innings and gave up just one earned run.
Milwaukee’s two homers came from Ryan McMahon and Sam Hilliard. McMahon, William Contreras, and Willy Adames each had two RBIs for the Brewers’ offense.
Colorado is 53-90 overall and are 5th in the NL West, 32.5 games behind the Dodgers. They have a 10-31-4 series record this season and are looking to break a two-series losing streak. The Rockies have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games and are 2-2 as the favorite this season.
On the run line, the Rockies are 69-70 as underdogs. Their games have averaged 9.9 runs this season, resulting in a 69-71 O/U record. The under has hit in their last six games, and the O/U line for today’s game is 8 runs.
Kyle Freeland Gets The Start For The Rockies
Kyle Freeland will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Braves, as he gets the start for the Rockies today. In that September 3rd start, he took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Freeland has made 17 starts, and his ERA is 5.30. This year, he has a record of 4-7. Out of his 17 starts, Freeland has turned in eight quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.2 strikeouts and 2.4 walks. For the season, Freeland has allowed 14 homers. At home, his ERA is 4.13, compared to 9.93 on the road.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Michael Toglia comes into the game as the Rockies’ leader in home runs, but he is hitting just .218 this season and has gone 3/16 in his last five games. Toglia has two homers during that stretch and has driven in four runs. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are tied for the team lead in batting average and are also 2nd and 1st in RBIs, respectively.
So far this season, the Rockies have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per game. Overall, they are 21st in the league at 4.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 12th in the league, and have the 13th best slugging percentage in the MLB.
With a 82-60 overall record, the Brewers are currently leading the NL Central by 10 games over the Cardinals. Milwaukee’s series record is 25-16-4, and they have won two straight series on the road.
As underdogs, the Brewers have been a solid bet against the run line, posting a 40-19 record. Their overall run line record is 73-69, and the over has hit in three straight games, bringing their season over total to 74-59.
Freddy Peralta Gets The Start For The Brewers
Freddy Peralta will be looking to build off his last outing, where he faced the Cardinals and picked up the win. In that September 2nd start, he went 5 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs, and he had three strikeouts. Looking back over his last four outings, Peralta has allowed two homers in three of those starts. This season, he has a record of 10-7, an ERA of 3.75, and he has made 28 starts. Peralta’s WHIP for the season is 1.20, and opponents are batting .212 off the right-hander.
Brewers Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Brewers are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are the 6th best hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .251. Milwaukee is also 3rd in the league in on-base percentage and 2nd in walks.
Willy Adames has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 30 homers are the best on the team and 12th in the MLB. He is also 3rd in the league with 101 RBIs. Adames has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/33 with five homers in his last eight games. Jackson Chourio has also been hot, batting .333 with three homers in this stretch.
Rockies vs Brewers Prediction
With the Rockies being given +223 on the money line, this is a great payout for a team that we actually have winning this game. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Rockies, and with their payout being over +200, this is a great value pick.
Looking at some potential props, Freddy Peralta is projected to finish with eight strikeouts, which is the third-best among starters. As for Kyle Freeland, he is predicted to finish with five K’s, which would have him in the bottom third among starters.
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Last updated:September 8, 2024 Brewers, Rockies