In this article we will formulate a Colorado Rockies vs Houston Astros Prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 27th at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City.
What an Awful Season for the Astros
It’s been an awful season for Astros but they hope a trip down to Mexico City will be just what they need to turn around the season. Coming into this game the Astros have lost five games in a row and the offense has been a major issue heading into this game. In the last series against the Chicago Cubs, the Astros scored only six runs total in the three games. On Thursday the Astros were beaten by the Cubs 3-1. The Astros are averaging 3.92 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.31 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the pitching is ranked 28th. Kyle Tucker has hit five home runs and driven in 17 RBIs. Getting the start for the Astros will be Ronel Blanco who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 1.33. In his last start against the Washington Nationals he went six innings giving up five hits and two runs.
Another Down Year for the Rockies
It’s another down year for the Rockies but they are coming off a close victory in the last game. The Rockies scored 10 runs against the San Diego Padres and that was enough to scure the 10-9 victory. Elias Diaz had a strong game finishing with a hit and driving in three RBIs. Elehuris Montero hit a home run and drove in two RBis. The Rockies are averaging 3.85 runs while their pitching is giving up 6.00 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. Elias Diaz has hit two home runs and driven in 14 RBis so far this season. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Cal Quantrill who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 4.33. In his last start against the Mariners he went six innings giving up three hits and zero runs.
Colorado Rockies Team Facts
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 10 games following a win.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Saturday games against AL West opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last five day games against AL West opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Houston Astros Team Facts
- The Astros have lost each of their last five games as favorites.
- The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last seven day games against NL West opponents.
- The Astros have lost the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Astros have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games against NL West opponents.
- The Astros have led after 7 innings in each of their last seven day games against NL West opponents.
Colorado Rockies vs Houston Astros Prediction
There have to be some concerns about the ball flying out of the ballpark because of the elevation, but I still really like the under in this game. Quantrilll in his last start gave up zero runs and he’s going to step up here. Blacno has been lights out for the Astros sitting with an ERA of 1.33 and he’s going to step up in a big way here. The Astros and Rockies are both going to really struggle to get the offense going, and that will be the difference here as this game is going to stay under the total. Back the under.