MLB Betting: Astros vs Rockies

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Houston Astros at Coors Field. The Astros will trot Brian Moehler out to the mound in this one. Righthander Moehler has a 0-1 record and a 11.25 ERA this season. The Rockies will counter Moehler with Jeff Francis. Lefthander Francis has a 3.70 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jason Hammel pitched 7 1-3 scoreless innings to earn the win, as the Rockies defeated the Astros 5-1 on Monday night. Colorado cashed as -185 home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total posted by sportsbooks. Clint Barmes was 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Rockies, as Miguel Olivo went 2-for-3 with an RBI for Colorado. Geoff Blum plated the only run for Houston, as losing pitcher Wandy Rodriguez gave up three runs over seven innings for the Astros. Current streak: Colorado has won 2 straight games. Team records: Houston: 22-36 SU Colorado: 30-27 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Colorado are 8-2 After playing Colorado are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Colorado most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Houston are 3-7 After playing Houston are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games Colorado is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games at home Colorado is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games Next up: Colorado home to Houston, Wednesday, June 9 Stevie Vincent is the former Executive Editor of the scorephone Tailgate Parties, which were the reports every gambler flocked to in the pre-Internet days. A pro gambler since 1993, his picks went public in 2007. He is the founder of groundbreaking forensic sports handicapping.