Astros vs Rockies Picks and Prediction – 7/3/2025

In Thursday afternoon MLB interleague action, the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies will wrap up their series from Coors Field. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Astros (52-34) have won nine of their last 11 games and own a 7.5 game cushion for the top spot in the AL West Division. Last night, veteran 2B Jose Altuve went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBIs to lead Houston to a 5-3 road victory. 

Rookie left-hander Brandon Walter (1-1 3.34 ERA) will make his sixth career major league start for the Astros. Last time out, Walter (6 IP) allowed five hits and one run during a 7-4 home victory versus the Chicago Cubs. 

The Colorado Rockies have dropped 34 of their first 42 home games and own the worst overall record in the majors. During Wednesday’s home loss, Colorado OF Mickey Moniak evened the score in the second inning with a two-run blast. 2B Thairo Estrada went 3-for-4 and scored a run for the Rockies (19-67), who have lost nine of their previous 11 games overall. 

The Rockies will counter with thirty-two year old southpaw Kyle Freeland (1-9 5.56 ERA) on Thursday. Freeland is winless in seven home starts, while being roughed up for 55 hits and 35 runs (25 ER) across 31 plus frames. 

Houston 1B Yordan Alvarez was having soreness in his hand when taking swings and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Through 86 games, Houston ranks 14th in OPS and 19th in runs scored. For the season, Colorado ranks 25th in OPS and 28th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 8-5.