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Astros Favored to Win Against Rockies in Interleague Matchup at Daikin Park

The 2025 Major League Baseball season will feature the Colorado Rockies facing off against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, August 27th. We have prepared a Rockies vs. Astros prediction to provide you with insights for the game. This interleague matchup is part of a three-game series, with Houston having won two out of three games in their previous meeting last month. The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 PM ET, with the Astros being favored to win.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +238 | Astros -270
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+108) | Astros -1.5 (-126)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 73%.

Colorado Rockies

Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, the Colorado Rockies have shown improvement since the All-Star break. However, they are currently on a four-game losing streak. Recent performances include splitting a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chase Dollander, a 23-year-old rookie right-hander, is scheduled to pitch on Wednesday night. Dollander has struggled this season, carrying a 2-10 record with a 6.91 ERA. In his most recent outing against the Dodgers, he gave up seven earned runs.

Houston Astros

Last week, the Houston Astros went 3-4 on the road, with a tough series against the Detroit Tigers where they were swept, followed by a more successful series against the Baltimore Orioles where they won three out of four games. Despite their struggles in the Tigers series, the Astros managed to score 26 runs in the first three games against the Orioles before a close loss in the final game. Framber Valdez is set to start on Wednesday night with an 11-7 record, a 3.32 ERA, and a 1.21 WHIP this season. Though he had a rough outing last week, Valdez has a good track record against the Colorado Rockies with a 3-0 record and a 1.93 ERA in three career starts. The current Rockies lineup has a 3-for-14 record with a home run against Valdez.

Framber Valdez Struggles But Astros Remain Optimistic Against Rockies

Framber Valdez has demonstrated exceptional pitching skills throughout the majority of the baseball season thus far. However, his performance has significantly declined in the current month, with a win-loss record of 0-3 and an unfavorable ERA of 7.33 in his last four starts spanning 23.1 innings. Despite this recent struggle, I remain confident in Valdez's abilities and anticipate a strong showing against the Rockies. While the Astros' offense has been less than stellar in recent games, particularly against right-handed pitchers, their past success against Chase Dollander in July provides reason for optimism. Dollander, a struggling rookie, has faced challenges this season, evident in his recent statistics. Additionally, the Rockies' bullpen has underperformed compared to other teams in the league, further reinforcing my support for the Astros to win by the runline.

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