Astros vs Rockies Prediction 4/8/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Astros vs Rockies Prediction for this MLB matchup on Wednesday, April 8^th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Colorado Rockies Preview

The Colorado Rockies have a 5-6 record this season and are sitting in the third place of the NL West. They have a 3-2 home record and are coming off a 5-1 home win against the Astros. Their previous three games were a 9-7 and a 4-1 home win against the Astros, and a 1-2 home loss against the Phillies.

The Rockies have a .239 batting average this season, .287 OBP and .374 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 3.91 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. TJ Rumfield is the team’s best hitter with a .389 batting average. Willi Castro leads the team in RBI with 7, and Mickey Moniak adds a team-high 3 home runs.

Michael Lorenzen (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies, and he has a 0-1 record, 14.73 ERA and 2.86 WHIP.

Houston Astros Preview

The Houston Astros have a 6-6 record this season and are sitting in the second place of the AL West. They have a 1-4 away record and are coming off a 1-5 road loss against the Rockies. Their previous three games were a 7-9 and a 10-12 road loss against the Rockies, and an 11-0 road win against the Athletics.

The Astros have a .275 batting average this season, .379 OBP and .472 Slugging percentage. Houston’s pitching staff has a 5.74 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. Jose Altuve is the team’s best hitter with a .341 batting average. Christian Walker leads the team in RBI with 13, and Yordan Alvarez adds a team-high 4 home runs.

Cristian Javier (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Astros, and he has a 0-1 record, 12.96 ERA and 2.28 WHIP.

Houston Astros @ Colorado Rockies Betting Trends: April 8, 2026

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen      Record this season: 0-1      ERA: 14.73
• Home Record: 0-1
• Last 5 against Astros: 0-3

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Astros’ last six games.
• The Astros have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Astros’ last six games.
• The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites.
• The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five road games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier      Record this season: 0-1      ERA: 12.96
• Road Record: 0-1
• Last 5 against Rockies: 0-0

Why the Houston Astros will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last seven day games against American League opponents following a win.
• The Astros have won each of their last four day games against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven day games against American League opponents following a win.
• The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last six Wednesday games against the Rockies.
• The Astros have won the first inning in three of their last four games against the Rockies.
• The Astros have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Rockies’ last seven day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Nine of the Astros’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Rockies’ last 10 day games against AL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Astros’ last eight day games against National League opponents.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Michael Lorenzen has recorded four or more strikeouts in 12 of his last 13 home appearances against AL West opponents.
• Willi Castro has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Astros after playing the previous day.
• Kris Bryant has hit a home run in four of his last six appearances against the Astros.
• TJ Rumfield ranks T4th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.389) this season.

Houston Astros Player Prop Facts

• Christian Walker has hit at least one home run in six of his last seven road appearances after playing the previous day.
• Jose Altuve has recorded two or more hits in eight of his last nine appearances against the Rockies after playing the previous day.
• Cristian Javier has recorded five or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight Wednesday appearances in day games.
• Yordan Alvarez ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.519) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for walks this season (24).
• The Rockies rank 26th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.287).
• The Astros rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (78).
• The Astros rank 1st in the league for hits this season (114).

Astros vs Rockies Prediction

Both teams are tied 4-4 in their last 8 meetings but the Rockies have won their last three meetings in Colorado.

In this Astros vs Rockies Prediction, the Astros are coming as -160 road favorites. The Rockies are owning the Astros in this series but they have Lorenzen on the mound today and he has looked atrocious with 12 earned runs in two starts. On the flip side, Javier has also been terrible for the Astros, having given up 12 runs in his two starts as well and the Astros have 26 earned runs in their last three games. Both teams average 11.5 runs per game against right-handed pitching and this game is taking place in the altitude of Coors Field, so take the over 11.5 in this one.