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)

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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.

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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

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Starting Pitchers

Team	Pitcher
Astros	Brandon Walter (1–1, 3.34 ERA)
Rockies	Kyle Freeland (1–9, 5.56 ERA)

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Weather & Ballpark Conditions

Forecast	Wind	Humidity	Ballpark Factor
Clear, 75°F	Light, negligible impact	40%	Significant edge to hitters

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Last 5 Games Record

Team	Record (Last 5 Games)
Astros	4–1
Rockies	1–4

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Head-to-Head Record (2025 Season)

Team	Wins vs Opponent
Astros	4
Rockies	1

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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

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Expert Picks & Recommended Bets

Bet Type	Pick
Moneyline	Astros @ –185
Run Line	Astros –1.5 @ –124
Total Runs	Under 11 @ –102

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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.

Forecasted scoreline: Astros 5, Rockies 3

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