MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies (April 16, 2026)
The Colorado Rockies (6-12) face the Houston Astros (8-11) at Daikin Park on Thursday at 8:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Juan Mejia is the probable pitcher for the Rockies, while Ryan Weiss is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Astros are favored to win at -194, while the Rockies are at +159. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Rockies (-131) have an 11-7 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (+109) hold a record of 8-11.
- The Rockies have a 7-11-0 O/U record this season (meaning seven games have gone over the total runs line and 11 have gone under). The Astros have a 13-6-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rockies are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (T20th in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging +1.5 more at 5.5 runs (3rd).
- In the field, the Rockies are allowing 4.5 runs per game this season (17th in the league), while the Astros are allowing an average of 6.0 runs (29th).
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 Rockies are at .235 (ranking 17th in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .269 (3rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros have hit 21 (T5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rockies have managed 19 (T13th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rockies have recorded 70 RBIs to rank T21st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 97 RBIs to rank 4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Astros have an earned run average of 6.17 this season (30th in the Majors), while The Rockies have an ERA of 4.12 (16th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Astros have recorded an impressive 184 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Rockies rank 29th for total strikeouts, recording only 127.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .265 against the Astros this season (29th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rockies' opponents are at .256 (25th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | 5-5-8 | 2-3-1 | 3-2-7 | 0-0-0 | 5-5-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Astros | 6-6-7 | 4-1-4 | 2-5-3 | 3-2-7 | 3-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-6-2 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | 4-7-7 | 2-2-2 | 2-5-5 | 0-0-0 | 4-7-7 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Astros | 7-6-6 | 4-2-3 | 3-4-3 | 4-4-4 | 3-2-2 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 8-10 in Rockies games this season. The Astros have a 6-13 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Astros recorded an upset 3-1 victory over the Rockies at Daikin Park yesterday. Yordan Alvarez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI. The Astros have now won four straight at Daikin Park against the Rockies.
