Astros Favored to Top Rockies in July 3 Showdown at Coors Field
The Astros are heavy favourites when they play the Rockies at Coors Field on July 3. Houston is ready to cover the run line thanks to improved pitching, offence, and recent form. Against struggling veteran Kyle Freeland, Brandon Walter takes the mound.
Match Overview
Date
Time (ET)
Venue
Teams
League
Thursday, July 3, 2025
3:10 p.m. ET
Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies
Major League Baseball (MLB)
Intro Content
On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Houston Astros host the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. First pitch is 3:10 p.m. ET. The Astros are favored with a moneyline of –185, and the Rockies are the underdogs at +153. Houston is also the run line favorite (–1.5, –124), and the over/under for the game is 11 runs.
Game Odds & Lines
Bet Type
Odds
Moneyline
Astros: –185 • Rockies: +153
Run Line
Astros –1.5: –124 • Rockies +1.5: +102
Total Runs (O/U 11)
Over 11: –119 • Under 11: –102
Starting Pitchers
Team
Pitcher
Astros
Brandon Walter (1–1, 3.34 ERA)
Rockies
Kyle Freeland (1–9, 5.56 ERA)
Weather & Ballpark Conditions
Forecast
Wind
Humidity
Ballpark Factor
Clear, 75°F
Light, negligible impact
40%
Significant edge to hitters
Last 5 Games Record
Team
Record (Last 5 Games)
Astros
4–1
Rockies
1–4
Head-to-Head Record (2025 Season)
Team
Wins vs Opponent
Astros
4
Rockies
1
Key Insights & Betting Trends
Insight
Astros 6–1 when favored at –185 or greater
Rockies have lost 65 of 83 games as underdogs
Under has struck in 8 of Rockies’ previous 10 games
Brandon Walter carries a 3.34 ERA in 5 starts
Astros provided 61% win chance in models
Expert Picks & Recommended Bets
Bet Type
Pick
Moneyline
Astros @ –185
Run Line
Astros –1.5 @ –124
Total Runs
Under 11 @ –102
Predicted Outcome
The Astros import better form, rotation stability, and offensive depth into hitter-friendly Coors Field. Brandon Walter’s reliability should be enough to keep the Rockies’ offense in check, while Freeland’s continued struggles render it hard to support Colorado. The Astros should dominate early and coast through the rest of the game.
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