Colorado Rockies defeat Houston Astros 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · MLB · Colorado Rockies 3, Houston Astros 2
The Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Colorado Rockies covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 5 runs combined.
Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Colorado Rockies won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chase Dollander (Colorado Rockies): 5.1 innings, 0 earned runs, 9 strikeouts.
- Hunter Goodman (Colorado Rockies): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Ryan Weiss (Houston Astros): 3.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Jose Altuve (Houston Astros): 2-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros?
The Colorado Rockies covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
Did Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 3.5.
Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Colorado Rockies at +141 and the Houston Astros at -171. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Astros a 60% favorite. The Colorado Rockies won as the underdog at +141: $141 profit on a $100 bet.
Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Colorado Rockies 7-12 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 3-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 10 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 11 times.
This result left the Houston Astros 8-12 in the 2026 regular season (7-3 at home, 1-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 10 times and under 6 times.
What's next for Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros?
Next for the Colorado Rockies: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Friday, April 17, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Friday, April 17, 2026.