The Colorado Rockies and Milwaukee Brewers clash Wednesday in game 3 of an MLB series at American Family Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Rockies look to play spoiler after splitting their last 10 games. The Rockies have the worst record in the NL at 44-68. The Rockies pitching staff is 29th in ERA (5.55), 29th in WHIP (1.53) and 27th in quality starts (26). The Rockies’ offense is 22nd in runs per game (4.29), 14th in batting average (.251) and 24th in homers (109). Ryan McMahon leads the Rockies with 103 hits and 58 RBI, while Ezequiel Tovar and Elias Diaz have combined for 191 hits and 100 RBI. Chris Flexen gets the ball, and he is 1-5 with a 7.82 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. Flexen is 0-2 with a 8.68 ERA and 7 strikeouts in his career against the Brewers.

Colorado Rockies Team Facts

• The Rockies have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Brewers.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in 16 of their last 17 games as underdogs against the Brewers following a win.
• The Rockies have led after 5 innings in six of their last nine games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Rockies have led after 3 innings in five of their last seven games as road underdogs against National League opponents.

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Brewers look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Brewers still have a 1.5 game lead in the NL Central. The Brewers pitching staff is 12th in ERA (4.03), 4th in WHIP (1.22) and 6th in quality starts (51). The Brewers’ offense is 23rd in runs per game (4.26), 27th in batting average (.234) and 22nd in homers (119). Christian Yelich leads the Brewers with 122 hits and 63 RBI, while William Contreras and Willy Adames have combined for 178 hits and 98 RBI. Adrian Houser gets the ball, and he is 4-3 with a 4.19 ERA and 57 strikeouts this season. Houser is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 13 strikeouts in his career against the Rockies.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Facts

• The Brewers have won each of their last eight games at American Family Field following a loss.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as favourites against the Rockies following a home loss.
• The Brewers have lost the first inning in four of their last five games as favourites against NL West opponents.
• The Brewers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last six games as favourites against NL West opponents.
• The Brewers have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as favourites against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Milwaukee Brewers ranks 3rd in the league for hits allowed this season (896).
• The Milwaukee Brewers ranks 4th in the league for walks this season (406).
• The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for steals this season (42).
• The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (797).

Randy’s Pick

The Brewers at these prices are risky to say the least given their hit or miss ability, but they’re at home with a quick turnaround and have a clear pitching edge. Chris Flexen has been an absolute mess this season, with a 7.82 ERA and 1.93 WHIP through 50.2 innings. Adrian Houser is far and away more trustworthy, with his 4.19 ERA and 1.52 WHIP through 73 innings. Houser has a 3.67 ERA at home. Give me the Brewers and the RL for max betting value. I want nothing to do with Flexen regardless of the plus money.