Colorado Rockies at Houston Astros odds, picks and best bets

Colorado Rockies (13-8) visit the Houston Astros (11-10) for a two-game series starting Monday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is slated for 9:10 p.m. ET.

Kyle Freeland and Brandon Bielak are the projected starting pitchers for the Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros. Freelander has a better record on the road (3.93 ERA) than at Coors Field (4.17). Biellak has had a worse record (2-0) but has an effective bullpen behind him.

Freeland has worked slightly more effectively on the road (3.93 ERA) than at Coors Field (4.17). He's not a good bet for long-term trust, especially against the Astros, who have a top-10 offense versus left-handers.

Bielak hasn't shown dominance and has struggled with walks, but he has a capable bullpen behind him.

Colorado Rockies play Houston Astros. Chris Owings is questionable, Carlos Estevez is out, Wade Davis is injured and Scott Oberg is sidelined. Ian Desmond opted out of 2020 season.

Colorado Rockies play Houston Astros. Yordan Alvarez is questionable, Michael Brantley is out, Roberto Osuna is injured.

Colorado Rockies are playing Houston Astros. The game is being played at Minute Maid Park. Houston has won four straight games. The Astros are 10-11 overall against the spread and 8-4 straight-up at home. A winning $10 bet on the Astros’ run line -1.5 would return a profit of $12.50.