Colorado Rockies vs Houston Astros Prediction & Picks - MLB

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4/7/26 20:40
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Prediction:

 

Colorado Rockies +1.5

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in MLB Picks

A 15-game MLB slate is scheduled for Tuesday and will include an interleague matchup between the Colorado Rockies and the Houston Astros. Let's take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Rockies and the Astros.

Houston has had a decent start to the season and is scheduled to start Mike Burrows in Game 2 of the series. Burrows enters this game with a record of 1-1, but has a shaky ERA of 5.91. In both of his starts, Burrows pitched at least 5.0 innings, but he has allowed a total of seven earned runs, which could lead to another poor start against a Colorado team that had a ton of success against Houston pitching in Game 1. 

As for Colorado, they cruised to a win in Game 1, but are still a couple game under .500. That said, the Rockies have won two games in a row and are now scheduled to start Kyle Freeland. Freeland has been solid to start the season, and while he has a record of 0-1, he has an ERA of 2.89. In a total of 9.1 innings pitched, Freeland has allowed three earned runs, which suggests that he could continue his success against Houston.

Colorado Rockies vs Houston Astros Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
18 Houston Astros
0.482 85 41 44
30 Colorado Rockies
0.398 83 33 50

Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros Latest Matches

Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies Latest matches
L W L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
9 :  7
Houston Astros

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
4 :  1
Philadelphia Phillies

Apr 4, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
1 :  2
Philadelphia Phillies

Apr 3, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
1 :  10
Philadelphia Phillies

Apr 1, 2026 - MLB

Toronto Blue Jays
1 :  2
Colorado Rockies

Mar 31, 2026 - MLB

Toronto Blue Jays
5 :  1
Colorado Rockies
W L L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
9 :  7
Houston Astros

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
4 :  1
Philadelphia Phillies

Apr 4, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
1 :  2
Philadelphia Phillies

Apr 3, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
1 :  10
Philadelphia Phillies

Mar 24, 2026 - MLB Spring Training

Colorado Rockies
8 :  11
Detroit Tigers

Mar 23, 2026 - MLB Spring Training

Colorado Rockies
6 :  5
Detroit Tigers
L L L W L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 1, 2026 - MLB

Toronto Blue Jays
1 :  2
Colorado Rockies

Mar 31, 2026 - MLB

Toronto Blue Jays
5 :  1
Colorado Rockies

Mar 30, 2026 - MLB

Toronto Blue Jays
5 :  14
Colorado Rockies

Mar 29, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
4 :  3
Colorado Rockies

Mar 28, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
4 :  3
Colorado Rockies

Mar 27, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
2 :  1
Colorado Rockies
Houston Astros
Houston Astros Latest matches
W W L W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
9 :  7
Houston Astros

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
12 :  10
Houston Astros

Apr 4, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
0 :  11
Houston Astros

Apr 3, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
11 :  4
Houston Astros

Apr 1, 2026 - MLB

Houston Astros
6 :  4
Boston Red Sox

Mar 31, 2026 - MLB

Houston Astros
9 :  2
Boston Red Sox
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Apr 1, 2026 - MLB

Houston Astros
6 :  4
Boston Red Sox

Mar 31, 2026 - MLB

Houston Astros
9 :  2
Boston Red Sox

Mar 30, 2026 - MLB

Houston Astros
8 :  1
Boston Red Sox

Mar 29, 2026 - MLB

Houston Astros
9 :  7
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 28, 2026 - MLB

Houston Astros
11 :  9
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 27, 2026 - MLB

Houston Astros
2 :  6
Los Angeles Angels
L W L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
9 :  7
Houston Astros

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
12 :  10
Houston Astros

Apr 4, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
0 :  11
Houston Astros

Apr 3, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
11 :  4
Houston Astros

Mar 21, 2026 - MLB Spring Training

New York Mets
5 :  7
Houston Astros

Mar 18, 2026 - MLB Spring Training

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  1
Houston Astros

Colorado Rockies against Houston Astros : Head to Head (H2H)

Colorado Rockies

50 %

Houston Astros

50 %

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
9 :  7
Houston Astros

Aug 28, 2025 - MLB

Houston Astros
4 :  3
Colorado Rockies

Aug 27, 2025 - MLB

Houston Astros
4 :  0
Colorado Rockies

Aug 26, 2025 - MLB

Houston Astros
1 :  6
Colorado Rockies

Jul 3, 2025 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
7 :  6
Houston Astros

Jul 2, 2025 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
3 :  5
Houston Astros

Colorado Rockies - Houston Astros Key Points

  1. Mike Burrows has an ERA of 5.91
  2. Kyle Freeland has an ERA of 2.89
  3. Houston is 0-2 SU in their last 2 games
  4. Colorado is 2-0 SU in their last 2 games

Our Colorado Rockies vs Houston Astros Prediction

Houston is the heavy favorite in this game; however, Colorado looks to be the best betting option. The Astros jumped out to an early lead in Game 1, but were quickly overwhelmed due to some lackluster pitching. 

The same outcome looks likely in Game 2, as the Rockies appear to have a major advantage in starting pitching. Freeland has made both of his starts this season in Colorado, whereas Burrows has little experience pitching in Colorado.

Simply put, Freeland's solid start to the season gives the Rockies a great chance to extend their winning streak. For that reason, our Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros prediction is: Colorado Rockies +1.5.

Prediction:

 

Colorado Rockies +1.5

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