In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Brewers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 9, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers (6-5, 1-3 Away) were destroyed by the New York Yankees in the opening series of the season and started with four consecutive defeats, but they bounced back with six wins in the next seven games. The Brewers won the series against the Royals and Reds and opened this series in Colorado with a 7-1 victory. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras contributed offensively with two RBI apiece, while Freddy Peralta got a win after allowing one run on three hits with six strikeouts and three walks in 5.0 innings.
This season, the Brewers average 4.20 runs per game (13th in the MLB) on a .231/.303/.356 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Brewers’ staff has a 5.97 ERA (29th) and 1.33 WHIP (19th). Jackson Chourio leads the Brewers with a .306 batting average, three home runs, and 11 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Brewers is Tyler Alexander, who has a 1-0 record in one start this year with a 2.00 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 9.0 innings.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (2-8, 1-3 Home) ended a six-game losing streak with a comfortable 12-5 win over the Athletics at home to avoid a three-game series sweep. However, after the best offensive display of the season, the Rockies returned to losing ways in a 7-1 defeat to the Brewers. Brenton Doyle hit a solo homer, while Kyle Freeland took a loss after allowing five runs on eight hits with five strikeouts over 6.1 innings of work.
This year, the Rockies average 3.33 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .240/.303/.364 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 4.27 ERA (16th) and 1.56 WHIP (30th). Brenton Doyle leads the Rockies with a .273 batting average, two home runs, and six RBI this season.
Antonio Senzatela will take the mound for the Rockies on Wednesday. The 30-year-old righty has a 0-1 record in two starts this year with a 0.00 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over 9.2 innings of work.
Why the Rockies will cover
- The Brewers have lost seven of their last nine games as favorites against National League opponents following a road win.
- The underdogs have won 19 of the Brewers’ last 25 games at Coors Field.
- The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against National League opponents following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in 17 of the last 20 games between the Brewers and Rockies at Coors Field.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Brewers’ last nine games as favorites against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Rockies’ last five games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Brewers’ last eight games as road favorites against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last five games as underdogs against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank T29th in the league for runs scored this season (31).
- The Rockies rank 28th in the league for RBIs this season (30).
- The Brewers rank 28th in the league for runs allowed this season (65).
- The Brewers rank T5th in the league for triples this season (2).
Rockies vs Brewers Prediction
The teams have traded victories in the past few years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H duels. I was disappointed with the Rockies’ performance on Tuesday, and I am sure they will respond today. The Rockies have a .270 BA against southpaws this year, and Alexander is a reliever who will likely not last long. I am backing the hosts to cause him trouble in the opening few innings. Alexander allowed a .421 BA with four runs and six RBI in 19 at-bats against Colorado in his career. Last year, he posted an 8.31 ERA in 4.1 innings against the Rox. He will struggle here. I am backing the Rockies to cover a +1.5 run line.