Colorado Rockies at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions
The Colorado Rockies (27-51) visit the Houston Astros (38-40) on Tuesday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rockies vs. Astrosodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Astros won 2 games played in Mexico in April
The Rockies lost 2-1 on Sunday to the Washington Nationals as +117 home underdogs. 1B Michael Toglia had Colorado's only RBI with a solo HR while LHP Jalen Beeks allowed 2 ER in 1 IP to take the loss.
Houston has won 5 games in a row after completing the sweep and beating Baltimore 8-1 on Sunday while covering as a -103 home favorite. DH Yainer Diaz and SS Jeremy Pena each had 3 RBIs while LHP Framber Valdez allowed 1 ER in 7 IP to pick up the win.
Rockies at Astros projected starters
LHP Austin Gomber vs. RHP Hunter Brown
Gomber (1-4, 4.36 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.83 BB/9 and 6.13 K/9 in 76 1/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision: 6 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 11-9 loss against Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday.
- Career vs. Astros: 1-2, 4.74 ERA (19 IP, 10 ER), 16 H, 2 BB, 13 K in 3 starts
- Last start vs. Astros: L, 7 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 2 SO in 8-2 loss on April 28
Brown (4-5, 4.72 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 3.51 BB/9 and 9.93 K/9 in 74 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 4-1 win at Chicago White Sox Wednesday.
- Career vs. Rockies: 0-1, 6.75 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 4 ER), 6 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 1 start in 2023.
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Rockies at Astros odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockies +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Astros -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (+110) | Astros -1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Rockies at Astros picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 7, Rockies 4
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Astros (-275) to beat the Rockies (+220), who are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Run line/Against the spread
BET ASTROS -1.5 (-135).
Houston has won 5 games in a row and each win was by 2 or more runs. Each of its last 16 wins have come by 2 or more runs. It has scored 5 or more runs in each of its last 4 games while holding opponents to 3 or fewer runs in 7 of its last 9 games. Colorado has lost 6 of its last 7 games by 2 or more runs.
Over/Under
BET OVER 8 (-115).
The Rockies have hit the Over in 6 of their last 10 games while the Astros have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3. Colorado has allowed 5 or more runs in 7 of its last 8 games while scoring 5 or more runs in 6 of its last 9. Houston has scored 4 or more runs in 8 of its last 9 games.
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