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Houston Astros are off to a spectacular start in their two-game series against the Colorado Rockies. They comfortably won 5-2 in Game 1 on Tuesday and will be looking to clean-sweep the Rox by winning Game 2 on Wednesday.
The Astros have suddenly found their form and are back to winning ways after a drastic start to this season. Houston has won its last three consecutive series against the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers. The team is on a six-game winning streak and will want to add to it by winning another game on Wednesday.
Joe Espada's team is in second place in the AL West division (39-40), just below the Seattle Mariners who lead the division (45-37).
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For the Rockies, following the heartbreaking defeat in Tuesday's game, their losing streak has now extended to two. Before facing the Astros, they lost 2-1 in the series against the Washington Nationals.
The team will try to break free from this streak as soon as possible and get back on the winning track again. The Rockies are at the bottom of the NL West division (27-52)
Spencer Arrighetti will start on the mound for Houston. The young right-handed pitcher has started 13 games this season and has a 3-6 record. He holds an ERA of 6.36, a WHIP of 1.74 and 65 strikeouts.
Ryan Feltner will step on the mound first for Colorado. The 27-year-old RHP has played and started 15 games so far this season. He has a 1-6 record with an ERA of 6.02, a WHIP of 1.48 and 73 strikeouts under his best.
Astros vs. Rockies Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Astros vs. Rockies?
Game 2 between the 'Stros and the Rox will start at 2:10 PM EDT at the Minute Maid Park. The game will be live on the Space City Home Network, and its online streaming will also be on FuboTV.
Astros vs. Rockies Prediction
The Astros and Rockies have faced each other in 190 games. The Astros historically have the upper hand in this AL-NL rivalry, 105-85.
After six back-to-back victories, the Astros seem to be finding their way back easily and will be the favorite to win Wednesday's game against the Rox. Players like Alex Bregman, Hunter Brown, Jose Altuve and Framber Valdez have all been in great form this year and will surely play a key role for their team at Wednesday's game.
Although the Rockies are the underdogs in this rivalry, they have shown sparks of potential and have challenged formidable sides like the LA Dodgers head-on. The team will surely provide a great fight against Dave Roberts and his men on June 26.
Players like Austin Gomber, Ryan McMahon, Brendan Rodgers, and Ezequiel Tovar have all been in decent shape and form and have always provided their team with results whenever called upon. These players will play an important role for the Rox in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Prediction: Houston Astros -1.5 (+100)
