Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies 8/19/2020 Picks Predictions Previews

Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies 8/19/2020 Picks Predictions Previews
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The Colorado Rockies will host the Houston Astros at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 8:40 P.M, ET. This will be game 3 of this 4 game interleague series, with the Astros getting the 2 game to nothing advantage over the Rockies. Both games 1 and 2 were low scoring games, that were won with a score of 2-1. The Rockies are now taking in some losses after their hot start this season making them 3rd in the National League with a 13-10 record, and are 2nd in the NL West Division.

The Rockies were 8-2 in their 1st 10 games this season, now they are 4-6 in their last 10. The losses are finally catching up to them. They only won a single game in their last 6, with 12 total runs in their last 3. It took 11 innings to end game 2, with the Rockies getting their only run in the 10th courtesy of Ramiel Tapia who went 1 for 4 with 1 run batted in. Jairo Diaz got the loss for the team pitching 0.1 innings with 0 allowed runs. Charlie Blackmon leads the team with 32 hits, 29 RBIs at .429 batting average, while Trevor Story has 7 home runs this season. The Rockies are still the best hitting team despite the slump with a team BAA at .272, and are 7th with 121 total runs this season. Their bullpen is also doing a good job this season allowing only 3.92 runs per game which is 8th in the league. Ryan Castellani will start for the Rockies in game 3.

Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies Predictions 8/19/2020

Houston is continuing their hot streak with 6 straight wins, with 7 runs in their last 3 games. They are turning things around and are finally climbing the ladder of the American League. Both teams were tied 1-1 after 10 innings, but it was Myles Straw with his 1 RBI in the bottom of the 11th that got the point over the Rockies. Andre Scrubb was awarded the win after pitching 1 inning without allowing any runs. Yuli Gurriel leads the team with 27 hits and 9 RBIs, and 5 bombs this season. The Astros are a decent batting team with a .237 BAA which is 17th in the league with 113 total runs made. Their pitching staff is to thank for their good run with a team ERA at 3.59 which is 5th best in the league. The Astros are 6th in the American League with a 13-10 record, and are 2nd in the AL West Division. Framber Valdez will take the starting position for the Rockies in game 3.

Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies. MLB’s pick for the game will go to the Houston Astros -147. The Astros are winning against the Rockies even if they are not batting that well. Their pitching staff is truly a life saver for the team, limiting teams to 2 or less runs in their 6 game win streak. Valdez is stellar on the mound allowing only 2 runs in 13 innings. Houston swept the Rockies in their last 7 matchups, and won 7 of their last 8 games when playing in Coors Field. The Asros will win this contest to a predicted score of 7-5.

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