Colorado Rockies (42-66) vs Milwaukee Brewers (58-51)
Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers 8/7/2023 – After handing veterans Grickuk and Cron a chance with the Angels, Colorado is giving a few of the younger players a chance. MLB free picks indicate that this past weekend, the Rockies defeated the Cardinals in two out of three away games, scoring just 10 runs. Two of the team’s past three road series ended in victories. They lost six of their previous ten matchups.
One of the few positive aspects this season was Nolan Jones. In just 55 games played, the 25-year-old slugger smacked nine home runs, collected 25 RBIs, and had a respectable .855 OPS. The rookie only collected three RBIs in his last ten games, showing a sudden cooling off. Charlie Blackmon is still suspended. Colorado is scoring 4.35 runs per game on average, ranking them 20th. The pitching staff’s 5.54 team ERA places them 29th overall.
Pitchers in the Rockies bullpen entered games 102 times with runners on base and made 90 outings in high-leverage situations. The relievers ‘ 36 holds this season rank 29th in MLB. The Rockies’ relief pitchers entered the game in 78 save situations with a cumulative save percentage of 57.5%. This season, they made 23 saves but lost 17 of their 40 opportunities to win the game. So far this season, relief pitchers inherited 168 base runners, and 33.9% of those runners scored a run for their side.
Milwaukee is expecting to gain an advantage from an easy schedule. The Brewers recently hosted the Pirates, winning two of the four games and collecting 22 runs overall in the series. After this series, they get to play the White Sox. Given that they are only 1.5 matches ahead of the Reds in the NL Central, these are all crucial games. Milwaukee lost three of its last seven games.
Recently acquired Carlos Santana is now making a contribution. The seasoned first baseman had just three RBIs in nine games for the Brewers, but he collected five hits and two RBIs in his previous four games. His season totals are 14 home runs, 56 RBIs, and a .719 OPS. Against the Rockies, he is 5 for 20 and has five RBIs. The Brewers rank 23rd in run production with an average of 4.22 runs. The pitching staff’s 4.05 collective ERA places them 13th overall.
The Brewers now have 122 save opportunities, 70 holds, and 16 missed saves. In 51 save opportunities, Milwaukee’s bullpen relievers took the mound, and they’ve come away with 35 saves. They used their relievers 117 times in high-stakes situations and 80 times when runners were in the frame. Of their 115 inherited runners, Milwaukee’s relievers have an inherited scoring percentage of 29.6%
Rockies vs. Brewers Game Info
| When: | Monday, August 7, 2023 7:10 PM ET. |
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| Where: | American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI |
| TV: | ATRM |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Peter Lambert (2–2, 5.07 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (7–8, 4.46 ERA)
On Monday, Peter Lambert will play the rubber. In recent months, Lambert was deployed as a starter. The last time he faced the Padres, he went 4.1 innings and gave up four runs, taking the loss. The rookie pitcher had a poor start to the year and issued a weak 5.07 ERA, a 1.41 WHIP, and a 2-2 record in 49.2 innings pitched on the season. However, in 14 innings pitched in July, he did not allow a single run. He is facing the Brewers for the first time today.
Freddy Peralta of the Brewers will be the pitcher. Peralta beat the Nationals in six innings last time, giving up just three runs while striking out seven batters. He was given the win. The seasoned right-hander entered with a 4.46 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP, a 7-8 record, and 115 innings pitched. He gave up three runs or fewer in four of his previous five appearances. He has a 4.09 ERA and a 2-1 record in 22 career innings versus the Rockies, limiting Colorado to just two runs in six innings earlier this season.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Milwaukee Brewers -230 : Total Odds: 8.5
The MLB Odds/Point Spread in this article indicates the likelihood of either team winning, according to sportsbooks. In this case, the Milwaukee Brewers are favored with odds of -230. This means that you would need to wager $230 on the Brewers to win in order to earn a profit of $100 if they are victorious. These odds reflect the consensus that the Brewers are the stronger team and are more likely to win the game. It’s also essential to remember that odds can fluctuate based on a variety of factors, including player injuries, team form, and more. The Total Odds of 8.5 represent the predicted combined score of both teams by the end of the game. In this case, if you believe the teams will score more than 8.5 runs in total, you would bet the “over.” Conversely, if you think they’ll score fewer than 8.5 runs, you would bet the “under.”
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The Colorado Rockies are 2-3 in their last 5 matches.
The Colorado Rockies are 2-3 in their last 5 matches against the spread.
The Colorado Rockies are 29-27 in their road matches against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 2 of the Rockies’ last 5 matches.
The totals went OVER in 26 of the Rockies’ 55 last matches at home.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
The Brewers are 2-3 in their last 5 matches.
The Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 matches against the spread.
Brewers are 28-28 in their road matches against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 2 of the Brewers’ last 5 matches.
The totals went to 25 of the Brewers’ 57 last matches at home.
Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers 8/7/2023 Betting Picks
The Milwaukee Brewers went just 3-7 in their last ten games due to their inconsistency in winning games. Free sports picks suggest that the Rockies are in good shape after winning the weekend series against the Cardinals. After sweeping the Brewers early in the season, they are certain they can defeat this team. The Rockies’ starter Peter Lambert was also outstanding, allowing just four runs in his last 18.1 innings. Lambert does even better on the road; his 2.13 ERA is incredibly low. Freddy Peralta, a starter for the Brewers, struggled this year and gave up nine runs in his last 15 innings.
Free Pick and Prediction: Colorado Rockies will win 7-3.