The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the Colorado Rockies in Game 2 of the NL Divisional Playoffs. The Brewers currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series, and this showdown will be nationally televised on Fox Sports One. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET.
Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Odds
Including the regular season, the Brewers are 97-67 straight up (SU) and 85-78 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 23.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 2.8 units (ATS). The Rockies have gone 92-73 SU this year and are 87-77 ATS. Overall, the team’s gained 20.9 units for moneyline bettors and 9.2 units ATS.
Brewers games have an over/under record of 78-81-4 in 2018. The Rockies have been a solid under bet with a total record of 69-87-8.
Southpaw Tyler Anderson is getting the start for the visiting Rockies. Anderson is 7-9 with a 4.55 ERA and 164 strikeouts. He’s 0-1 with four strikeouts and a 15.75 ERA against Milwaukee this year.
The Brewers are handing the ball to righty Jhoulys Chacin (15-8, 3.50 ERA), who has 156 strikeouts and 71 walks, as well as a 1.16 WHIP. Chacin is 1-0 with five strikeouts and a 3.38 ERA in one start against Colorado this year.
Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 4.5 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.14 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.49 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.56, along with a K/9 of 9.18.
Rockies hitters have slashed .255/.323/.433 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game in 2018, including 6.4 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Colorado’s offense has been sparked by outfielder Charlie Blackmon and shortstop Trevor Story, who collectively have swatted 66 home runs. Blackmon is slashing .291/.358/.499 with 29 home runs, 71 RBIs and 120 runs scored, while Story is hitting .291 with 37 homers, 108 RBIs, 89 runs and 27 steals.
For the home team, Milwaukee’s pitching staff has allowed 4.0 runs per game overall in 2018. The club’s starters have a 3.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.46 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 10.4 K/9.
The Milwaukee offense has produced 4.6 runs per outing, including 6.2 per game over its last 10 games and 5.8 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .296/.360/.479 over its last five matchups and is 5-0 SU during that span.
The Brewers’ offense has been led by outfielders Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain. Yelich is hitting .328/.405/.603 with 37 home runs, 112 RBIs, 120 runs and 23 steals, while Cain’s line is .306/.394/.414 with 10 homers, 38 RBIs, 91 runs and 30 stolen bases.
The Brewers are looking for another win after a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of the series.
Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Brewers, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
