MLB Underdog of the Day (Rockies Numbers Against Lefties Are Hard to Ignore)
I narrowly missed out on cashing a big underdog ticket on the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night, but I refuse to give up.
I'm back on them again tonight as they try to avoid the series sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers.
It's hard to ignore their numbers against lefties this season, but before I dive into the stats, let's take a look at the odds for the game via WynnBET Sportsbook.
Rockies vs. Brewers Odds, Run Line, and Total
Run Line:
- Rockies +1.5 (-130)
- Brewers -1.5 (+110)
Moneyline:
- Rockies +171
- Brewers -186
Total:
- 8.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Rockies vs. Brewers Prediction and Pick (Why Rockies Are Great Upset Pick)
The Brewers are starting left-handed pitcher Aaron Ashby, who sports a 4.57 ERA. Colorado fans and bettors should be frothing at the mouth at the idea that they get to face another lefty, especially after they scored four runs against the much better left in Eric Lauer on Sunday night.
The Rockies rank fourth in all of Major League Baseball in batting average against lefties when playing on the road.
Meanwhile, the Brewers have a batting average of .222 when facing lefties at home, which is the fourth worst mark amongst all teams. The Rockies will also be starting a left-handed pitcher tonight in Kyle Freeland.
Those numbers alone should be enough to convince you to at least sprinkle on the Colorado moneyline at +171.
Pick: Rockies +171
You can track Iain's bets on Betstamp here.