The Milwaukee Brewers (50-34) will kickstart a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies (28-55) on Monday, July 1st at 8:40 PM ET at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, for your next MLB betting opportunity. Currently, the Brewers are favored on the road with a moneyline at -155.
The Brewers are 6-1 over their last seven games and are coming off a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the finale of their three-game series. They scored runs at a good pace, averaging 4.67 runs a game.
Their starting pitcher will be Bryse Wilson (5-3), who has an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.23. Their team ERA is 3.75, which is a solid position showing that the team can handle where he leaves them once the relief arrives.
Willy Adames has been a significant factor on the offensive end. He currently leads them with 13 home runs and 54 RBIs. As a team, they have gathered 84 homers and have slightly earned more than the Rockies.
The Brewers contribute a .255 batting average but allow .240. This is a slightly positive ratio, but they could use more distance between the two averages.
The Rockies finally snapped a five-game losing streak when they defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in extra innings (14 total). They gave up six runs a game to opposing teams during their losing streak.
They are starting Austin Gomber (1-5) on the mound. He has an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.31. He has a solid shot at keeping them within reach defensively, especially since their team ERA is 5.68.
Ryan McMahon is leading their offense with 14 homers and 42 RBIs. As for homers, they have popped 79 so far and are slightly in line with the Brewers. One key area in which they both are similar is their slugging percentage, as the Brewers are at .398 while the Rockies have a percentage at .392.
The Rockies are averaging .245 at the plate but are giving up .289 in return. This ratio must be positive if they want any shot at success. McMahon will need a flawless start to help give them a shot at slowing down the Brewers.
MyBookie has the betting odds for this MLB showdown, with the Milwaukee Brewers favored to grab the series' first game. Compared to market analysis, the Brewers have a 64.5 percent chance of making that happen.
The Brewers have an appealing offense and a stronger starting pitcher. The Rockies have been too volatile defensively to make a case. Look for the Brewers to win Game 1.
