MLB Predictions: Colorado Rockies at Milwaukee Brewers

Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Date: Tuesday, August 8th, 8:10 ET
Location: American Family Field
TV: BSWI
Money Line: Rockies +181/Brewers -220 (Bet for LESS at B-A-S!)
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Rockies on Tuesday, August 8th at American Family Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Rockies vs. Brewers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Colorado Rockies: 44-68 SU / OU 47-65 / Runline 54-58
Milwaukee Brewers: 61-53 SU / OU 49-62 / Runline 52-62

Heading into today’s action, the Rockies’ record of 44-68 has them sitting 5th in the NL West. Currently, they are 21.5 games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 2-3 and have a road and home record of 19-38 and 25-30, respectively. Colorado’s overall series record sits at 13-20-3.

• The Rockies have covered the runline in 48.2% of their games and have an average run margin of -1.5
• The Rockies have been favored in 12.5% of their games and have runline records of 25-30 and 29-28 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Rockies have an over/under record of just 47-65.

Even though the Brewers are in first place in the NL Central, they have gone just 4-6 over their last ten games. Milwaukee’s overall record currently sits at 61-53, including going 29-27 on the road and 32-26 at home. Their series record stands at 18-16-2.

• The Brewers have covered the runline in 45.6% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.0
• The Brewers have been favored in 52.6% of their games and have runline records of 23-35 and 29-27 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Brewers have an over/under record of just 49-62.

Pitching Matchup

Kyle Freeland heads into the game with an overall record of 4-12 and an ERA of 4.86. In his nine appearances on the road, he has an ERA of 7.03 and record of 1-8. At home, he has put together a mark of 3-4 and ERA of 5.46. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.47, accompanied by a batting average allowed of .284. Teams facing him have amassed a slugging percentage of .478.

Freeland suffered a loss in his latest appearance on the mound, as the Rockies were defeated by the Padres 11-1 despite his six innings of work. Unfortunately, he also allowed four runs on seven hits.

Wade Miley heads into the game with an overall record of 6-2 and an ERA of 3.01. In his seven appearances on the road, he has an ERA of 3.15 and record of 2-1. At home, he has put together a mark of 4-1 and ERA of 3.56. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.16, accompanied by a batting average allowed of .229. Teams facing him have amassed a slugging percentage of .376.

Wade Miley finished with a no-decision in his last outing against the Nationals. He allowed one run on three hits over four innings. The Brewers went on to lose the game by a score of 3-2.

Rockies vs. Brewers Offense Outlook

At 4.3 runs per contest, Colorado is currently ranked 21st in the league in terms of runs scored this season. Their home run count is around the league average, with 109 long balls hit so far. The team’s current batting average of .251 places them 12th in the league. On the road, the Rockies are 19th in batting average compared to 6th at home.

Colorado Rockies Team Hitting Stats

Colorado Rockies Top Hitters: Last Five Games

This season, Milwaukee is ranked 19th in the league in terms of runs scored, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Although they are not at the top of the league in home runs, they have hit 119 long balls so far. The team’s batting average stands at .234, which ranks 21st in the league. On the road, their batting average is 23rd compared to 25th at home.

Milwaukee Brewers Top Hitters vs. Lefties

Milwaukee Brewers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

The Brewers are going with lefty Wade Miley tonight when they host the Rockies tonight. Miley has had one start after hitting the disabled list. The start wasn’t horrible, but he did throw only 60 pitches, so you’d figure that he may be on a pitch count again, trying to protect the elbow and keep him off the DL. Miley’s back numbers are a bit skewed, with Elias Diaz (.429 BA) having 14 of the Colorado lineup’s 39 at-bats against him, but the overall batting average of .333 versus the roster doesn’t impress. Today’s Colorado starter Kyle Freeland comes into the match with good historical stats against his opponents’ roster (.073 batting average over 55 at-bats), and while his road era is a bloated 5.33, his poor outings came against MLB’s top three offenses LAD, Atl, and Tex. I’m going out on a limb on this one. Take Colorado +191. Bet your MLB picks for FREE this week by scoring a 100% real cash bonus up to $300 when you enter bonus promo code PREDICT100 at MyBookie Sportsbook!