Keagan Smith gives you a preview, prediction and pick for today\u2019s game between the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies on Tuesday\u2019s MLB slate.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re officially entering the third week of the MLB season, meaning we\u2019re beginning to see statistical blips turn into trends as the sport\u2019s pecking order comes into full focus. Last night\u2019s game between the Houston Astros (6-5) and Colorado Rockies (4-6) didn\u2019t disappoint as a combined 16 runs were scored by the time the dust settled. On Tuesday, these teams run it back again.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a betting prediction and pick for tonight\u2019s Astros vs. Rockies matchup courtesy of MLB odds and lines on DraftKings Sportsbook.<\/p>\n
Astros vs. Rockies prediction, preview<\/p>\n
Houston Astros<\/p>\n
The Astros are perhaps the most exciting offense in baseball, bringing an MLB-best 7.00 runs per game and 9.33 per game over their last three contests. These bats are red hot with the second-highest OPS (.888), slashing .288\/.394\/.494 as a team. A .205 ISO is also second in the MLB as they\u2019re one of just two squads above .179. Their 15 homers are also tied for second, but the most impressive stat is a 0.74 BB\/K ratio that paces the sport thanks to the highest BB% at 13.9% and a low K% of 18.9%. It\u2019s a huge change from last year\u2019s hyper-aggressive approach. However, the pitching staff poses a major problem. Ace Hunter Brown now hits the IL for multiple weeks and the team already has the third-worst ERA at 5.75 and fourth-worst WHIP at 1.58. Sure, the Astros are sixth in K% at 27.2%, but that hardly matters when you can\u2019t limit opposing contact.<\/p>\n
Colorado Rockies<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Rockies are probably in line for another tough season, but they\u2019ve shown an ability to scrap out wins against good teams here and there since about the midway point of 2025. They average 3.90 runs per game despite an OPS of just .641 and the worst OBP in the Majors at .280. The overall slash line of .232\/.280\/.361 leaves much to be desired, as does a low .129 ISO, though nine homers aren\u2019t horrible at this stage. The major problems are the approach at the dish, which includes the second-worst K% at 29.5% and the MLB\u2019s worst BB% at a paltry 6.0%. What does that equate to? Just an 0.20 BB\/K ratio, also at the bottom of the sport. Pitching isn\u2019t a strength for this roster either with a 4.21 ERA and 1.38 WHIP, also falling 24th with a K% of 20.6%.<\/p>\n
Tonight\u2019s starting pitchers<\/p>\n
For Houston, RHP Mike Burrows takes the mound with a 5.91 ERA and 1.78 WHIP, plus 12 punchouts in 10.2 IP. He\u2019s really struggled in his first two starts with the team after giving up five earned runs on two hits in his debut before five hits, three walks and two earned runs in 5.0 innings during his second go. However, the club clearly sees upside in his profile.<\/p>\n
The Rockies are set to start LHP Kyle Freland, who has a 2.89 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through his first two appearances of 2026. He\u2019s struck out eight batters in his 9.1 innings. He pitched 4.1 innings in his opener with two earned runs allowed on five hits and a pair of walks, but looked better in his second game with five allowed hits, two walks, one earned run and six strikeouts in his second.<\/p>\n
Astros vs. Rockies pick, best bet<\/p>\n
DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Astros as -168 ML favorites. The Rockies are behind at +139 odds to win outright. The run total sits at 11 combined runs between these sides.<\/p>\n