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Milwaukee Brewers to Face Colorado Rockies in Home Series, Favored to Win Despite Even Matchup

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off against the Colorado Rockies in a home series starting on Friday at 6:10 PM Eastern. The two teams have each won two games in their last four matchups. Ryan Feltner will be starting for the Rockies with an ERA of 5.25, while Frankie Montas will take the mound for the Brewers with an ERA of 4.7. Milwaukee is favored to win, with the opening line at -219 and the current line at -213. This article was written prior to Thursday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +186 | Brewers -213
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-115) | Brewers -1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 68%.

Colorado vs Milwaukee Stats

Colorado Rockies

As of now, the Rockies have not announced their starting pitcher for game one. Their pitching staff currently ranks 30th in baseball with a collective ERA of 5.51, which has only increased on the road. However, their OBA is stronger than their season average. Colorado has performed well in night games, and their ERA has improved to 4.68 at the start of September. Despite this improvement, they still lead the league in hits allowed and have the worst WHIP. The team will need to excel on the mound to slow down the Brewers' offense. In terms of offense, the Rockies are averaging 4.24 runs per game, ranking them 19th in the league. Their road performance is weaker, with a lower batting average and fewer home runs and extra base hits. The Rockies have struggled in September, hitting below .200 and lacking in home runs. Their offense has been lacking in power throughout the season, leading to low rankings in walks received and strikeouts per game. Overall, Colorado is ranked 26th in power rankings, with a record of 52-89 this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

At this point, the Milwaukee Brewers have not yet announced their starting pitcher for game one. The team has had a strong pitching staff throughout the season, currently ranking third in collective ERA at 3.60. The Brewers have performed well at home, with a split best OBA at American Family Field. In September, the pitching staff has maintained a 2.40 ERA and an average of 11 strikeouts per game, which is an improvement from earlier in the season. The team's hitting has also been solid, averaging 4.88 runs per game and ranking fifth in the league for offense. While their batting average has dipped slightly at home, the Brewers have hit over half of their home runs in front of their home crowd. Despite struggling in night games and having a lower September average at the plate, the team ranks high in doubles hit per game and walks received, which has helped them capitalize at the plate. Overall, the Brewers hold a power ranking of 1 and rank fifth for offense, with a 81-59 record. In their last three matchups against Colorado, the Rockies won two out of three games.

Colorado Rockies Poised for Victory Against Struggling Brewers: Betting on Rockies with +1.5 Point Spread Could Pay Off

Supporting the Rockies this season has presented challenges, as the Brewers are currently experiencing a decline in their performance. The Colorado bullpen has shown improvement at the beginning of September, and the team tends to perform better when playing away games. On the other hand, Milwaukee has a low strikeout rate and struggles with leaving runners on base. Considering these factors, it is likely that the Rockies will have a competitive performance in this matchup. Therefore, it may be advantageous to consider betting on the Rockies with a +1.5 point spread.

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