In this article we will formulate an Astros vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 26th at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros are 72-59 this year after they won three out of four against Baltimore by scores of 7-2, 10-7, 9-8, and 2-3. In their game four loss, Houston tied the game at one in the third inning, but didn’t score again until the eighth for the close loss. The Astros recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Caratini and Pena, who both had one RBI in the loss. Houston started Arrighetti, who allowed six hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the loss, while Rooney allowed one earned run in relief.
Prior to that series, the Astros lost all three against the Tigers and two out of three against the Orioles. Houston has lost five of their last eight games and they are currently first in the AL West standings. The Houston pitching staff has a 3.91 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 560 runs with a .254 batting average and a .318 on base percentage this season. Jose Altuve has led Houston with 22 home runs and 64 RBIs, while Christian Walker has added 19 home runs and 72 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Houston is Hunter Brown, who is 10-5 with a 2.36 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 149.0 innings pitched this year.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 37-94 this season after they lost all three against Pittsburgh by scores of 0-9, 1-5, and 0-4. In their game three loss, Colorado allowed all four runs in the fourth inning and never got their offense going in the shutout. The Rockies recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, Doyle, Tovar, and Karros, who all had one hit in the loss. Colorado started Brown, who allowed five hits and four earned runs over 3.2 innings for the loss, while Chivilli and Herget combined for 4.1 scoreless innings in relief.
Prior to that series, the Rockies split four games with the Dodgers and won three out of four against the Diamondbacks. Colorado has lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 6.00 ERA with a 1.61 WHIP and a .300 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 491 runs with a .239 batting average and a .296 on base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with 25 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Mickey Moniak has added 18 home runs and 49 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Tanner Gordon, who is 4-5 with a 7.11 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP over 44.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Astros will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 games at Daikin Park.
- The Astros have won each of their last nine Tuesday games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight road games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
- The Astros have won the first inning in each of their last three games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Astros have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight night games against the Rockies at Daikin Park.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five road games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Rockies’ last eight night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Astros’ last five games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last five games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last four night games between the Rockies and Astros.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Isaac Paredes has recorded a Double in each of his last three home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Christian Walker has hit a home run in each of the Astros’ last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Christian Walker has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 appearances with his team as a favorite against the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Kris Bryant has hit a home run in each of his five previous appearances against the Astros after not playing the previous day.
- Tyler Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
Astros vs Rockies Prediction
Colorado went into their last series with some momentum after splitting four with the Dodgers, but they were swept in Pittsburgh and scored just one run in the three games. The Rockies are 16-49 on the road this year, while the Astros are 38-27 at home. Houston is fighting with Seattle for first in the West and they are starting Brown, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight outings. Colorado is going with Gordon, who has allowed 1, 3, 10, 7, and 6 earned runs in his last five starts. Gordon has allowed 16 earned runs and 20 hits in his last two road starts, so give me Houston by at least two here.