Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/7

MLB game preview

The Houston Astros visit the Colorado Rockies for an MLB regular season game. The Astros have a record of 6-5 and are first in the AL West. They are on a two-game losing streak. The Rockies hold a 4-6 record and sit fourth in the NL West. They are on a two-game winning streak.

The game takes place at Coors Field in Denver, CO. Weather conditions are mild with a light breeze and broken clouds. Mike Burrows will start for the Astros, holding a 1-1 record and a 5.91 ERA. Kyle Freeland will pitch for the Rockies, with a 0-1 record and a 2.89 ERA. The game will air on COLR at 8:40 PM.

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros have been active on the road, playing several away games recently. In their latest outing, they fell to the Colorado Rockies with a score of 9-7. Despite the loss, the team managed to rack up 13 hits, including a home run by Cam Smith.

In the game against the Athletics on April 5th, the Astros lost 12-10. The Astros hit three home runs in that game, showcasing some power despite the defeat. Yordan Alvarez contributed with a home run and two RBIs, while Jose Altuve added two hits.

Earlier in the series against the Athletics, the Astros achieved a dominant 11-0 win on April 4th. They collected 18 hits, with Christian Walker and Joey Loperfido both having standout performances. Tatsuya Imai was effective on the mound, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.

Astros vs Rockies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies
  • Venue: Coors Field in Denver, CO
  • Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Astros Moneyline -186, Rockies Moneyline +154

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies recently played a series of home games. They secured wins against the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. In their latest game on April 6th, they scored 9 runs with 12 hits, including 3 extra-base hits.

TJ Rumfield has been a standout player for the Rockies. He has a batting average of .364 and leads the team with 7 RBIs. Troy Johnston also contributed with a .333 average and 2 home runs.

On the pitching side, Kyle Freeland will be starting for the Rockies in the upcoming game against the Astros. So far, he has a 2.89 ERA with 8 strikeouts. The Rockies’ pitching has shown strength, ranking 15th in ERA this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Astros have strong hitting stats with a batting average of .282, ranking 2nd in the league. Their on-base percentage is .395, which is the best in the league. Given these numbers and their moneyline of -186, the Astros are the pick to win against the Rockies, who have a moneyline of +154.

The total for the game is set at 10.5 runs. The Astros’ pitching has an ERA of 5.46, ranked 27th, which suggests they may allow runs. The Rockies have a lower ERA of 3.89, ranked 15th. Considering these factors, the recommendation is to take the over at 10.5 runs, as both teams may contribute to a higher scoring game.