The Milwaukee Brewers (18-11) continue their 6-game road trip on Wednesday with the 2nd game of a 3-game series in Denver against the Colorado Rockies (10-20). First pitch is at 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rockies lead 1-0
C Elias Diaz’ RBI single in the bottom of the 8th inning gave Colorado a 3-2 win in the opener on Tuesday. It was the Rockies’ 2nd straight win to even this homestand record at 2-2. They are 4-3 in their last 7 games.
After a 3-game winning streak, the Brewers have lost 2 in a row. They have lost 5 of their last 8 games.
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Brewers at Rockies projected starters
LHP Eric Lauer vs. LHP Kyle Freeland
Lauer (3-2, 5.19 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 26 IP.
- Has gotten a decision in every start this season
- Last start April 25 vs. Detroit Tigers: 3 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K in 4-3 loss
Freeland (2-3, 4.32 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 in 33 1/3 IP.
- Took the loss in each of last 3 outings
- After 0.96 ERA in 1st 3 starts, has 8.59 ERA in last 3
Brewers at Rockies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Brewers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Rockies +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+125) | Rockies +1.5 (-150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 12 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Brewers at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockies 8, Brewers 6
Moneyline
Lauer has a career 8.39 ERA in 11 appearances against the Rockies. He is 0-5 with a 15.91 ERA in 6 career starts at Coors Field. Meanwhile, Freeland has struggled in his last 3 outings after 3 absolutely fantastic starts.
Colorado is only 5-9 at home, but this has the look of a game they could steal with Lauer’s longtime struggles in Denver. This has the makings of a classic Denver slugfest.
BET ROCKIES (+100).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
Betting the Rockies to cover is not nearly the deal that betting the moneyline is here. They aren’t terrible odds (-150), so if you want the extra run to play with, go for it. But this game is probably the Rockies’ best chance at a win of the games in the series.
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Over/Under
Lauer’s ERA at Coors Field is 15.91. Freeland’s ERA over his last 3 outings is 8.59. Two of the Rockies’ last 3 games have had more than 12 total runs.
BET OVER 12 (-105).
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