Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Rockies and Astros is set for 2:10 PM ET from Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Astros are heavily favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -194, while the Rockies are +164 underdogs. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.
Colorado comes in with a record of 27-52 and will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Astros have won six straight and are 2nd in the AL West, while the Rockies are 5th in the NL West. Spencer Arrighetti is starting for the Astros, while the Rockies are going with Ryan Feltner.
Colorado vs. Houston Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Rockies at Astros
- Where: Minute Maid Park Houston
- Date: Wednesday, June 26th
- Betting Odds HOU -194 | COL +164 O/U 8
Rockies vs Astros Last Game Recap
Houston cruised to a 5-2 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a huge 1st inning, scoring five of their seven runs. As for the Rockies, they scored their only two runs in the 8th. Heading into the game, the Astros were favored at -272 on the money line.
Colorado wasted a good outing from Austin Gomber, as he gave up just five hits and two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Hunter Brown was excellent for the Astros out of the bullpen, getting the win after going six innings and not giving up a run.
Offensively, the Astros were led by Jake Meyers, who went 3/4 with an RBI. Jose Altuve and Chas McCormick each drove in two runs for Houston's lineup.
Rockies Preview
Colorado has struggled this season, with a 27-52 record, and they are currently 5th in the NL West, 22 games behind the Dodgers. The Rockies have lost two straight games, including the series opener vs. the Astros.
For the season, the Rockies have a 41-37 over/under record, with their games averaging 10.2 runs per game. The under has hit in their last two games, and the O/U line for today's game is set at 8 runs. When the total has been 8 runs, the over has gone 5-4 this season.
Colorado is sending Ryan Feltner to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 1-6 and ERA of 6.03. Feltner has made 15 starts this year and has a WHIP of 1.48. Looking back at his last outing, Feltner finished with a no-decision after giving up six earned runs in five innings of work. Before that outing, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. Feltner has made four quality starts this year, and his ERA at home is 8.1 compared to 5.21 on the road.
So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. This number is a bit inflated by their home numbers, as they are averaging 4.8 runs per game at home, but just 3.7 runs per game on the road. As a team, the Rockies are batting .249, which is 10th in the league, and have the 2nd best BABIP in the MLB right now.
Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar comes into the game with a batting average of .285 and is 2nd on the team with 36 RBIs. Tovar's 12 homers is 2nd on the team and 13th in the league. Ryan McMahon leads the Rockies with 14 home runs and 42 RBIs, and he has gone 10/23 in his last six games.
Astros Preview
After winning six straight games, the Astros are 39-40 overall and trail the Mariners by 4.5 games in the AL West. They have an 8-2 record in their last ten games and have won three straight series. Houston's overall series record is 13-11-1.
When playing at home, the Astros have a run line record of 21-21 and a +1.0 run margin. Their games this season have averaged 8.8 runs, and their over/under record is 28-48. Houston's games with over/under lines above 8 runs make up 67.1% of their total games played.
Right-hander Spencer Arrighetti gets the start for the Astros today as he faces off against the Rockies at home. He has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 3-6 with a 6.36 ERA. Arrighetti's WHIP for the season is currently 1.74. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Arrighetti has an ERA of 11.2 at home compared to 7.58 on the road.
As a team, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game (12th) and are the league's top-hitting team with a batting average of .263. They also have the best team slugging percentage in the league and are 5th in OPS. Houston is averaging 5.1 runs per game at home, which is the 5th best mark in the league.
Yordan Alvarez has been the Astros' top power threat this season, as his 16 homers are 2nd on the team and 9th in the league. He is also leading the team with 41 RBIs. Kyle Tucker is also having a strong season at the plate, batting .266 with a team-high 19 homers. Over his last seven games, Alex Bregman is hitting .448.
Rockies vs. Astros Prediction: Over 8 Runs -115
Our prediction for this Rockies vs. Astros matchup is to take the over, as we see the Astros coming out on top by a score of 6-5. However, with the payout for an Astros win being -194, we would look to the over, as there is a lot of value with the line being set at 8 runs.
Looking at the starting pitcher's projections, Spencer Arrighetti is predicted to finish with six strikeouts, which is good for sixth among starters. As for Ryan Feltner, he is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which has him 12th among starters.
Offensively, we have the Rockies finishing with eight strikeouts, which is the third most in the league today. As for the Astros, they are predicted to finish with eight, which is the fifth fewest.
