The Colorado Rockies are playing host to the Houston Astros at Coors Field. This interleague showdown begins at 8:10 p.m. ET and fans can catch it on ATRM and ATSW.
Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies Odds
Colorado (+120) is the home-team underdog against Houston (-130) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this night game at 14 runs (-110 for the under and -110 for the over). Gamblers can also bet on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds standing at Astros -1.5 runs (+115) and Rockies +1.5 runs (-135).
The Astros have gone 54-32 SU this year and are 44-41 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 1.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline, despite having lost 0.6 units ATS. Houston is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The Rockies, on the other hand, are 44-41 SU and 46-38 ATS. They’ve gained 8.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 5.0 units ATS. Colorado has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the over has cashed in four of those seven.
Rockies games have an over/under record of 44-34-6 so far in 2019. The Astros have been a decent under bet with a total record of 38-45-2.
Wade Miley will get the start for the Stros. The left-handed Miley is 6-4 with a 3.39 ERA and 80 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Rockies this year and only made one start against them in 2018 (0-0, 5.40 ERA and five strikeouts across five innings).
The Rockies are putting the ball in the hands of Peter Lambert (2-0, 6.57 ERA, 1.46 WHIP), who’s got 18 punchouts and four walks. Lambert did not pitch in the majors last season.
As a unit, Colorado’s pitchers have given up 5.5 runs per game overall in 2019. The club’s starters have a 5.46 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.77 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 8.4 K/9.
Colorado’s hitters are putting up 5.7 runs per contest, including 5.6 per game over its last 10 games and 7.8 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .346/.392/.562 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
Third baseman Nolan Arenado and outfielder Charlie Blackmon have led the way for the Rockies’ hitters this year. Arenado is hitting .322/.387/.583 with 20 home runs, 67 RBIs and 61 runs scored, and Blackmon is hitting .336 with 20 homers, 56 RBIs and 66 runs.
In the other dugout, Houston’s pitching staff allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 3.85 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.21 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.89, along with a WHIP of 1.09 and a K/9 of 9.58.
Astros hitters have slashed .268/.347/.470 on their way to 5.1 runs scored per game this year, including 4.5 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Outfielders Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick continue to lead Houston’s offense. Brantley is slashing .313/.372/.491 with 11 home runs, 45 RBIs and 41 runs scored, while Reddick is hitting .296/.332/.440 with 10 homers, 29 RBIs and 36 runs scored.
The Rockies have gained 6.2 units and are 22-12 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in 18 of those games, compared to 13 that’ve gone under.
Astros vs. Rockies Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Astros, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has cashed in four of Houston’s last seven games.
- The Astros have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Rockies have hit 12 over their last 10.
- Houston has posted 24.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 25.0 over its last five.
