Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies are set to face off in MLB's Mexico City Series with the first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. Astros'
Game outlook
The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies are set to face off in MLB's Mexico City Series with the first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. Astros' right-hander Ronel Blanco, boasting a 81-81 record with a 1.33 ERA and 0.85 WHIP, will take the mound against Rockies' righty Cal Quantrill, who is 0-2 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in five starts. Both teams have struggled this season, with identical 7-19 records. The Rockies' right fielder is questionable with a back injury. The Astros are the betting favorite with a -202 opening line that has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros -202 | Rockies +179
Spread: Astros -1.5 (-149) | Rockies +1.5 (+134)
Total: Over/Under 17 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 67%.
Houston Astros
Houston's poor start to the 2024 season has been notable, with the Astros losing eight of their last nine games after being swept by the Yankees. Despite ranking 9th in OBP and OPS, the team is struggling in home runs and RBI. The pitching staff has a 5.07 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, ranking 28th in both categories. However, Blanco has been a bright spot in the rotation with impressive stats this spring. Houston has a power ranking of 26 and is ranked 20th in offense and 28th in defense, with a 81-81 record this season. It remains to be seen if Blanco and the Astros can turn their season around.