MLB Prop Bets: Colorado Rockies vs Houston Astros (April 8, 2026)
The Houston Astros (6-6) face the Colorado Rockies (5-6) at Coors Field on Wednesday at 3:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cristian Javier is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Michael Lorenzen is the probable pitcher for the Rockies. The Astros are favored to win at -163, while the Rockies are at +135. The total runs line is set at 11.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.
- The Astros (-108) have a 6-6 Run Line record this season, while the Rockies (-112) hold a record of 9-2.
- The Astros have a 9-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning nine games have gone over the total runs line and three have gone under). The Rockies have a 3-8-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Astros are averaging 6.5 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Rockies are averaging only 4.0 (17th).
- In the field, the Astros are allowing a whopping 5.8 runs per game this season (28th in the league), while the Rockies are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (T11th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Astros are at .275 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Rockies are batting .239 (12th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rockies have hit 11 (T9th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Astros have managed 16 (T2nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Astros have recorded 72 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rockies have recorded 43 RBIs to rank T16th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rockies have an earned run average of 3.91 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Astros have an ERA of 5.74 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Astros have recorded 122 this season, ranking 3rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rockies rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 87.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .256 against the Rockies this season (24th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Astros' opponents are at .260 (25th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 5-0-7 | 3-0-4 | 2-0-3 | 2-0-7 | 3-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-0-5 |
| Rockies | 2-3-6 | 1-3-1 | 1-0-5 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-6 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 4-3-5 | 2-2-3 | 2-1-2 | 2-3-4 | 2-0-1 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Rockies | 2-4-5 | 1-2-2 | 1-2-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-5 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +125 and the YRFI is paying -160.
- The NRFI is 6-6 in Astros games this season. The Rockies have a 6-5 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rockies recorded a 5-1 victory over the Astros at Coors Field yesterday. Willi Castro dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 3 RBIs. The Rockies have now won three straight at Coors Field against the Astros.
