Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 7/18/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

The Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies meet Saturday in MLB action from Coors Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Cincinnati Reds will send out Rhett Lowder for the start here and Lowder is 3-6 with a 4.91 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. Tomoyuki Sugano will start for the Rockies here and is 8-4 with a 4.80 ERA and 48 strikeouts this season. 

Cincinnati Reds Recap

The Cincinnati Reds come into this game looking to add on to their 7-2 win over Colorado to sit at 44-52 this season. After this series, the Reds will head on the road for a series against the Seattle Mariners.

Reds Snap Two-Game Slide

Going into Friday, Elly De La Cruz has 83 hits with 15 doubles, 3 triples, 15 home runs and 44 RBIs while Sal Stewart has 93 hits with 22 doubles, 19 home runs and 65 RBIs. Spencer Steer has 78 hits with 13 doubles, 14 home runs and 37 RBIs and Matt McLain has 51 hits with 13 doubles, 8 home runs and 25 RBIs. JJ Bleday’s added 58 hits with 11 doubles, 16 home runs and 43 RBIs as well on the year.

Colorado Rockies Recap

The Colorado Rockies come into this game looking to shake off their loss at the hands of the Reds on Friday to sit at 39-60 on the year. After this series, the Rockies will take on the Washington Nationals in a series at home.

Rockies Lose 5 Of Last 6

Entering Friday, TJ Rumfield has 99 hits with 20 doubles, 2 triples, 12 home runs and 47 RBIs while Ezequiel Tovar has 63  hits with 17 doubles, 8 home runs and 32 RBIs. Hunter Goodman’s added 86 hits with 15 doubles, 27 home runs and 51 RBIs. Troy Johnston has 83 hits with 23 doubles, 3 home runs and 39 RBIs. Willi Castro also has 75 hits with 13 doubles, 7 home runs and 37 RBIs.

Cincinnati Reds @ Colorado Rockies Betting Trends: July 18, 2026

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Tomoyuki Sugano      Record this season: 8-4      ERA: 4.80
• Home Record: 5-2
• Last 5 against Reds: 1-0

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The underdogs have won five of the Rockies’ last six games at Coors Field.
• The Reds have lost each of their last five games following a win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in five of the Rockies’ last six games at Coors Field.
• The Reds have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games following a win.
• The Rockies have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four road games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Reds have lost the first inning in three of their last four road games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Rhett Lowder      Record this season: 3-6      ERA: 4.91
• Road Record: 2-5
• Last 5 against Rockies: –

Why the Cincinnati Reds will win

• The Reds have won each of their last seven road games against the Rockies.
• The Rockies have lost each of their last six games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line each of their last six games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Reds have covered the run line in each of their last five games as road favorites.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have lost the first inning in five of their last six home games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five home games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Rockies’ last six day games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Reds’ last five day games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rockies’ last seven home games.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Reds’ last nine road games against National League opponents.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• TJ Rumfield has hit a home run in two of the Rockies’ last three games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against NL Central opponents.
• Jake McCarthy is one of only three players to record 10+ Home Runs and 4+ Triples this season.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts

• Eugenio Suarez has hit at least one home run in four of his last five appearances against the Rockies after playing the previous day.
• Tyler Stephenson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances against the Rockies.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank T1st in the league for doubles this season (180).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.45).
• The Reds rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (424).
• The Reds rank T28th in the league for strikeouts against this season (907).

Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies Prediction

I’m leaning towards the Rockies here. Cincinnati’s got some solid production from Rhett Lowder this season and the Reds looked solid in game one, but Tomoyuki Sugano has been one of the most profitable pitchers in baseball this season and I look for him to deal once again as the Rockies even up the series here. Give me the Rockies.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Colorado -105