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Astros and Rockies Set to Clash in Mexico City Showdown, Houston Favored as Valdez and Gomber Take the Mound

The Rockies and Astros are set to conclude their two-game series in Mexico City on Sunday, with Houston's Framber Valdez and Colorado's Austin Gomber taking the mound as the starting pitchers. The game is scheduled to start at 4:05 EST at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. Despite both teams having identical records of 7-19, Houston is the favored team with a betting line of -195. Please note that this information was provided before the conclusion of Saturday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -195 | Rockies +178
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (-145) | Rockies +1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 16.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 66%.

Houston vs Colorado Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros entered their recent series on a five-game losing streak, struggling offensively by scoring a total of 10 runs. They are currently averaging 3.92 runs per game, ranking 20th in the league. Through 26 games, the Astros' offense scored 102 runs with a .260/.325/.397 slash line, 68 extra-base hits, and 16 stolen bases. Jose Altuve is leading the team with a .346 batting average, six home runs, and 18 runs scored. However, the pitching staff has not performed well, ranking 14th in the American League with a 5.07 team ERA. The bullpen has struggled with a 5.13 ERA and a 2-9 record in save opportunities. Overall, the Astros have a power ranking of 26, ranking 20th in offense and 28th in defense, with a season record of 7-19.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies came into Mexico City with some momentum, having won two of their last three games. Their offense has shown improvement, scoring a total of 22 runs over their last five games and averaging 3.85 runs per game this season. However, they have struggled with strikeouts and walks. Three players have collected 30 hits so far, with Brenton Doyle leading the team in batting average. On the pitching end, Colorado has posted an NL-worst 5.74 team ERA and their starting rotation has been particularly disappointing. Despite these challenges, pitcher Gomber is coming off a strong performance. The Rockies have a power ranking of 29 and rank 26th in offense and 30th in defense. In their last three matchups, the Houston Astros went 1-2 against Colorado.

Houston Team Faces Offensive Struggles as Colorado Rockies Look to Capitalize

The Houston team is currently facing challenges across various aspects of their performance as they enter this series. There have been concerns regarding their offensive capabilities, as they have struggled to score more than two runs in five out of their last nine games. In contrast, Gomber has shown promise in his previous outing and is expected to deliver a solid performance again, potentially setting up a solid foundation for the bullpen to excel. On the other hand, Valdez will be returning to the starting lineup after recovering from a left elbow injury. This presents an opportunity for the Colorado team to capitalize on Houston's current condition and secure a victory. Considering these factors, it may be advantageous to support the Rockies in this matchup.

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