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Houston Astros set to face off against Colorado Rockies in interleague matchup at Coors Field, with Astros heavily favored at -270

The Houston Astros are set to take on the Colorado Rockies in an interleague matchup at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, July 2nd. The Astros are heavily favored at -270, with a total of 11.0 runs expected for the game. Starting pitchers will be Hunter Brown for the Astros with an ERA of 1.74, and Austin Gomber for the Rockies with an ERA of 6.14. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:40 PM Eastern Time. Stay tuned for our Astros vs. Rockies prediction and MLB picks for Wednesday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -250 | Rockies +216
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (-170) | Rockies +1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 71%.

Houston vs Colorado Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have been on a hot streak, winning three consecutive series against the Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs. They have not lost back-to-back games since June 10 and currently lead the AL West by six games over the Seattle Mariners. In June, the Astros went 19-7 with a 2.93 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, scoring 112 runs and hitting 32 home runs in 26 games. Over the last two weeks, they have a .264/.338/.447 slash line with 21 home runs. Hunter Brown is set to start on Wednesday night, boasting an impressive 8-3 record with a 1.74 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 2025. The team is ranked 20th in offense, second in defense, and has a 51-34 record for the season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies have recently struggled, losing three straight series but managed to snap a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers last Sunday. In June, the Rockies had their best month of the season, scoring 114 runs with a .250/.307/.430 triple-slash. However, their pitching stats were not as strong with a 5.30 ERA and a .279 batting average against. In the last two weeks, the Rockies hit .238/.291/.404 with 15 home runs in 416 at-bats. Austin Gomber is set to start on Wednesday with a 0-1 record, 6.14 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP in three starts this season. In his career, Gomber has a 1-3 record with a 5.55 ERA in four starts against Houston. The current Astros lineup has had success against Gomber, going 28-for-70 with four doubles, a triple, and five home runs. The Rockies currently have a power ranking of 27 and are ranked 28th in offense and 30th in defense, with an overall record of 19-66. Houston has lost their last three matchups against Colorado.

Astros Primed for Success Against Rockies Due to Pitching Matchup

The Astros have historically performed well against Austin Gomber, despite recent struggles against left-handed pitchers. I anticipate that the Astros will be able to capitalize on their past success against Gomber and score runs within the first five innings, especially if Hunter Brown maintains his impressive performance on the mound. Conversely, the Rockies have struggled significantly against right-handed pitchers in recent games, making Brown's pitching prowess a likely advantage for the Astros. Brown's remarkable 1.24 ERA and 2.81 FIP over his last six starts further support the expectation of continued success. Ultimately, based on these trends and statistics, the Astros are positioned to perform well against the Rockies in the upcoming game.

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