Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies Picks and Prediction for Saturday, July 18, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cincinnati Reds visit the Colorado Rockies on Saturday at 3:10 PM ET at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Cincinnati is 43-52 and sits fifth in the NL Central after losing two straight games to the Cubs before the All-Star break. Colorado enters at 39-59 and is fifth in the NL West after dropping two consecutive games to the Giants. The Reds won two of the first three meetings between these clubs earlier this season. Cash in a winning ticket with our free MLB picks.
Cincinnati Reds Looking to Get Back on Track
Cincinnati is batting .230 with 395 runs, 731 hits, 119 home runs, a .310 on-base percentage, and a .393 slugging percentage. Sal Stewart leads the offense with 19 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz is batting .274 with 15 home runs and 14 stolen bases. JJ Bleday has added 16 home runs with a .496 slugging percentage, and Spencer Steer has contributed 14 home runs. Although the Reds rank near the bottom of the league in batting average, they have enough power to create scoring chances.
The Reds own a 4.52 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .247. Cincinnati pitchers have recorded 768 strikeouts and 29 quality starts this season. The staff has struggled with control at times, issuing 424 walks, but it faces a Colorado lineup that has been inconsistent despite playing home games at Coors Field.
Injuries: Dane Myers, Blake Dunn, Nick Lodolo, Matt McLain, Graham Ashcraft.
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Colorado Rockies Looking to Take Advantage at Home
Colorado is batting .255 with 466 runs, 847 hits, 110 home runs, a .326 on-base percentage, and a .419 slugging percentage. Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with 27 home runs, while Jake McCarthy is batting .301 with 53 RBIs. TJ Rumfield owns a .296 average and a .380 on-base percentage, and Troy Johnston is also batting .301. The Rockies rank fifth in MLB in team batting average and continue to produce plenty of offense.
Colorado's pitching staff has struggled throughout the season, posting a 5.44 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .286. The Rockies have surrendered 982 hits through 98 games and rank last in the majors in ERA. Colorado had not announced a starting pitcher for Saturday at the time the matchup information was released.
Injuries: Brenton Doyle, Seth Halvorsen, Blas Castano, Jaden Hill, Tomoyuki Sugano.
Pitching Matchup
Cincinnati Reds – Rhett Lowder
Lowder is 3-6 with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP across 69.2 innings. He has allowed 72 hits, nine home runs, and 35 walks while striking out 59 batters. Lowder has shown flashes but will need to limit free passes in a difficult pitching environment.
Colorado Rockies – Undecided
Colorado had not named a starting pitcher for Saturday's game.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies Game Pick
- Cincinnati Reds
Even though Cincinnati has struggled this season, the Reds hold the edge because they face a Colorado staff that has allowed more runs than any team in baseball. The Rockies can score at home, but their pitching problems make it difficult to trust them. Cincinnati also won two of the first three meetings between these teams earlier this season, giving the Reds another reason to like their chances.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies Over/Under Pick
- Over
Coors Field regularly creates favorable hitting conditions, and both pitching staffs have posted ERAs above 4.50. Colorado owns the highest team ERA in MLB, while Cincinnati has also struggled to prevent runs consistently. With several power hitters on both sides, this matchup offers strong value for the over. The Rockies rank fifth in MLB in batting average, while both teams have enough power to help cash the total over the closing line.
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