The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the Colorado Rockies in Game 1 of the MLB Divisional Playoffs. The first pitch of the series is scheduled be thrown at 5:07 p.m. ET and this opening game will be nationally televised on Fox Sports One.
Colorado Rockies at Milwaukee Brewers Odds
In the regular season, the Rockies went 92-72 SU and 87-77 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 20.9 units for moneyline gamblers and 9.2 units ATS. The Brewers, on the other hand, are 96-67 SU and 85-78 ATS. They’ve gained 23.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 2.8 units ATS.
Brewers games have a 78-81-4 over/under record in 2018. The Rockies have been a strong under bet with a total record of 69-87-8.
Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 4.5 runs per game and its starters own a 4.14 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8.52 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.58, along with a WHIP of 1.29.
Rockies hitters have slashed .256/.324/.434 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game this year, including 6.4 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Colorado’s offensive production has been sparked by outfielder Charlie Blackmon and shortstop Trevor Story, who collectively have belted 66 home runs. Blackmon is hitting .291/.359/.501 with 29 home runs, 70 RBIs and 120 runs scored, while Story has a .293 average with 37 homers, 108 RBIs, 89 runs and 27 stolen bases.
In the home-team dugout, Milwaukee’s pitching staff has allowed 4.0 runs per game overall in 2018. The club’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.92, a WHIP of 1.24 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 7.7. The bullpen has a 3.47 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 10.4 K/9.
The Milwaukee hitters are putting up 4.6 runs per contest, including 6.7 per game over its last 10 games and 5.6 per game over their last five. The team has hit .291/.361/.461 over its last five matchups and is 5-0 SU during that span.
The Brewers’ batters have been led by outfielders Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain. Yelich is slashing .326/.402/.598 with 36 home runs, 110 RBIs, 118 runs and 22 stolen bases, while Cain’s line is .308/.395/.417 with 10 homers, 38 RBIs, 90 runs and 30 steals.
Colorado Rockies at Milwaukee Brewers Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Brewers, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The over has hit in three of Colorado’s last seven outings.
The Brewers have won 10 of their last 11 games SU.
Colorado fielders have committed two errors over their last five games, compared to five errors for Milwaukee over its last five.
The Rockies have hit 22 home runs in their last 10 games, including 13 over their last five.
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