Houston Astros defeat Colorado Rockies 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 · MLB · Colorado Rockies 1, Houston Astros 3
The Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 4 runs combined.
Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tanner Gordon (Colorado Rockies): 4.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Willi Castro (Colorado Rockies): 1-for-1, 1 RBI.
- Spencer Arrighetti (Houston Astros): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 10 strikeouts.
- Yordan Alvarez (Houston Astros): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
Did Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 4.5.
Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Colorado Rockies at +158 and the Houston Astros at -194. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Astros a 63% favorite. The Houston Astros won as the favorite at -194: $51.55 profit on a $100 bet.
Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Colorado Rockies 6-12 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 2-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 9 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 10 times. That made it six straight losses for the Colorado Rockies.
This result left the Houston Astros 8-11 in the 2026 regular season (7-2 at home, 1-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 15 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 10 times and under 5 times. That made it two straight wins for the Houston Astros.
What's next for Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros?
Next for the Colorado Rockies: at the Houston Astros on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Colorado Rockies at home on Thursday, April 16, 2026.