The Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies meet Thursday 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 Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Houston Astros will send out Brandon Walter for the start here and Walter is 1-1 with a 3.34 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. This will be Walter’s first career start against the Rockies. Kyle Freeland will get the nod for the Rockies here and is 1-9 with a 5.56 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. In his career, Freeland is 0-2 with a 4.38 ERA and 8 strikeouts against Houston.

Houston Astros Recap

The Houston Astros come into this game looking to build on their 5-3 win over the Rockies from Wednesday’s matchup to sit at 52-34 on the year. After this series, the Astros will head on the road for a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Astros Win 3 Straight & 8 Of Last 9

Jose Altuve has 83 hits including 10 doubles, 13 home runs and 38 RBIs. Jeremy Pena also has 102 hits with 18 doubles, 11 homers and 40 RBIs with 15 stolen bases as well. Jake Meyers has 14 doubles as well and Christian Walker has 10 home runs and 38 RBIs but has also accrued a team-high 93 strikeouts so far this season. Altuve also has 6 stolen bases while Jake Meyers has 14 stolen bases this season. Isaac Paredes also has a team-high 17 home runs with 46 RBIs of his own and Cam Smith has contributed 7 homers and 35 RBIs.

Why the Houston Astros will win

The Astros have won each of their last 10 day games against the Rockies following a win.
The Rockies have lost 13 of their last 14 games against American League opponents.
The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against the Astros following a loss.
The Astros have covered the run line in seven of their last eight day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.

Houston Astros Player Prop Facts

Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one Double in four of his last five appearances with the Astros as road favorites against NL opponents.
Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Jeremy Pena has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with the Astros as road favorites.

Colorado Rockies Recap

The Colorado Rockies come into this game looking to bounce back from their loss at the hands of the Astros on Wednesday to sit at 19-67 this season. After this series, the Rockies will take on the Chicago White Sox at home.

Rockies Looking To Avoid Another Sweep

Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with 85 hits including 17 doubles, 3 triples, 16 home runs and 50 RBIs while Michael Toglia has 50 hits with 12 doubles, 9 home runs and 28 RBIs but also has 106 strikeouts. Kyle Farmer has 14 doubles while Jordan Beck has 10 home runs, 28 RBIs, 4 triples and 9 stolen bases. Brenton Doyle has 55 hits with 12 doubles, 6 home runs, 28 RBIs and 8 stolen bases. Mickey Moniak has 49 hits with 7 doubles, 5 triples and 12 home runs with 29 RBIs. Ryan McMahon’s also chipped in 63 hits with 12 doubles, 12 home runs and 25 RBIs.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

The Astros have lost seven of their last eight day games following a road win.
The Rockies have won three of their last four Thursday games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
The Astros have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games following a road win.
The Rockies have covered the run line in four of their last five home games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

Kris Bryant has hit a home run in four of his last six appearances against the Astros.
Austin Nola has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
Jordan Beck is one of only six players to record 10+ Home Runs and 4+ Triples this season.

Total Runs Facts

Each of the last six games between the Astros and Rockies at Coors Field have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Seven of the Astros’ last eight games as favorites against the Rockies have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies Prediction

I’m on the Astros here. Simply put, the Rockies are making a strong push to beat the White Sox’s one year record of most losses in a season and they find new and creative ways to lose and don’t look like they’re interested in changing that by sending Kyle Freeland to the mound against an Astros team that’s historically hit lefties really well. The Astros are sending Walter to the mound for his first career Coors Field start, but I still think he has enough here to get the win so I’ll roll with Houston here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Houston -185