In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Astros prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, July 1, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros (50-34, 18-20 Away) spent the previous two series at home, where they swept the Philadelphia Phillies and beat the Chicago Cubs. In the rubber match against the Cubbies on Sunday, the Astros won 2-0. Jose Altuve led the offense with a two-run homer, while Framber Valdez got the win after allowing no runs on five hits with six strikeouts and two walks across 6.0 innings of work.
This season, the Astros average 4.17 runs per game (20th in the MLB) on a .255/.320/.399 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Astros’ staff has a 3.47 ERA (5th) and 1.15 WHIP (1st). Isaac Paredes leads the Astros with a .254 batting average, 17 home runs, and 46 RBI this season.
Colton Gordon will take the mound for the Astros on Tuesday. The 26-year-old left-hander has a 3-1 record in eight starts this year with a 3.98 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 40.2 innings.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (19-65, 8-32 Home) lost three series in a row after losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers. At least the Rockies managed to avoid their sixth consecutive defeat and avoided getting swept by the Brewers with a 4-3 extra innings victory on Sunday. Orlando Arcia forced extra innings with a solo homer in the 9th, while Kyle Farmer drove in the game-winning run in the 11th. German Marquez pitched for 5.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on three hits with five strikeouts and three walks. Victor Vodnik was credited with the win.
This year, the Rockies average 3.51 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .227/.289/.377 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.50 ERA (30th) and 1.55 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .287 batting average, 14 home runs, and 48 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rockies is Chase Dollander, who is 2-8 in 13 starts this season, with a 6.06 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 62.1 innings.
Why the Astros will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost 14 of their last 15 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Astros have won each of their last 12 games as favorites against the Rockies following a home win.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games at Coors Field following a win.
- The favorites have covered the run line in nine of the last 10 games between the Astros and Rockies.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Astros have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Astros and Rockies at Coors Field have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Ten of the Astros’ last 12 games as favorites against the Rockies have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last five games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last four road games against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (832).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.50).
- The Astros rank 2nd in the league for hits allowed this season (605).
- The Astros rank 2nd in the league for runs allowed this season (304).
Rockies vs Astros Prediction
The Astros won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five. I am backing the Astros to get another win here because of Colton Gordon, who produced much better numbers in June than in May. Gordon allowed just five runs in his last four starts and posted a 2.14 ERA in June. On the other hand, another rookie will start. Chase Dollander surrendered multiple runs in each of his five starts in June, and I don’t think he can get to a quality start against the Astros. Back the visitors to win.