Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies MLB Prediction and Pick, Today's MLB Betting Picks, 7-18-2026

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Our Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies Pick: REDS

Cincinnati is the recommended pick because its pitching matchup provides the edge despite Colorado’s more productive offense. Chase Lowder has been effective early in his career, posting a 3.80 ERA and 3.75 FIP, giving the Reds a clear advantage over Tomoyuki Sugano, who owns a 4.70 career ERA while allowing nearly 10 hits per nine innings. Although Cincinnati’s offense has been inconsistent, the Rockies have struggled all season on the mound, ranking last in Major League Baseball with a 5.44 team ERA while allowing the most hits and 5.81 runs per game. Colorado’s defensive shortcomings further add to its pitching issues, creating opportunities for the Reds to generate enough offense. If Lowder delivers another quality start and Cincinnati capitalizes against the Rockies’ vulnerable pitching staff, the Reds have the edge to secure the victory.

MATCHUP	Reds	Rockies
Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies Moneyline	-182	+150
Where	Coors Field in Denver, CO
When	Saturday, July 18, 2026

Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies MLB Prediction – 7-18-2026 – MLB Betting Picks

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With a batting average of.393, Cincinnati has been called out on strikes 898 times and taken a walk 349 times. Their overall batting average is.230, and they have amassed 731 base hits and 376 runs batted in this season. As a team, the Reds have hit 119 home runs and recorded 146 two-baggers. They have a team on-base percentage of.310 and 395 runs. The Cincinnati Reds are ranked 22nd in baseball as a team, scoring 4.2 runs per game.

They have a pitching staff WHIP of 1.44 and a K/BB ratio of 1.81. Pitchers for the Reds have allowed 455 runs overall, including 127 home runs (19th in MLB). Cincinnati has given up 425 earned runs and 794 base hits (8.4 every nine innings). The staff has rung up 768 hitters this season, and the Reds have an earned run average of 4.52 (23rd in MLB). This season, they have walked 424 opponents, and as a team, their FIP is 4.90.

In addition to making 114 appearances in high-leverage situations, Reds bullpen pitchers have entered the game 108 times with runners on base. With 51 holds so far this season, the bullpen is ranked 16th in MLB. The Reds’ relief pitchers have entered 90 save situations and have a 55.3% save percentage. Over the season, they have made 21 saves, but they have lost 17 of their 38 opportunities to rescue the game. 26.0% of the 150 runners that the relief pitchers have inherited this season have crossed home plate. Throughout the season, the Reds have used 339 bullpen pitchers.

This season, the Cincinnati Reds have recorded 2,538 putouts, 781 assists, and 50 mistakes. They have accumulated 70 double plays and are now ranked 18th in baseball with a fielding percentage of.985. In 7,614 innings on the field, the Reds have converted 70.5% of balls hit into play into outs, placing them 11th in MLB.

Over his career, Lowder has pitched in 99 innings and earned 81 Ks. With a 5-8 career win-loss record and a 3.75 FIP, Lowder has faced 445 major league batters. His WHIP is 1.469 and his ERA is 3.80 (42 earned runs allowed). He has 49 free passes and has allowed 97 base hits (8.8 hits per nine innings).

Rockies Preview

The Rockies score 4.76 runs per game (10th in the league) and have a team slugging percentage of.419. They have scored 466 runs, hit 179 doubles, and walked 314 times. Throughout the season, Colorado has batted in 445 runs and hit 110 home homers. They have received 847 hits and have been rung up 852 times (eighth in the league). Throughout the season, the Colorado Rockies have a team batting average of.255 and an OBP of.326.

Throughout the season, the Rockies have a team WHIP of 1.518 and a FIP of 4.77. With 982 total hits allowed, their pitching staff is currently ranked 30th in the league. Despite having a club ERA of 5.44 (520 earned runs allowed), the Colorado pitching staff has allowed 555 runs this season. With 689 strikeouts and 324 walks, their strikeout to walk ratio is 7.20. They yield 5.81 runs per nine innings (30th in the league) and have given up 132 home runs.

Out of 158 inherited runners, Colorado relievers have an inherited scoring rate of 28.5%. Ninety times in high-leverage situations and ninety-seven times with runners on, their bullpen pitchers have entered the field. The Rockies have 36 holds and 15 blown saves out of 75 save situations. With a save percentage of 60.5%, they are ranked 18th in the league. Throughout the season, they have sent 293 bullpen pitchers to the mound.

The Rockies have a defensive efficiency of 66.6% after 7,743 innings on the field, which ranks them 30th in professional baseball. The Colorado Rockies have a fielding % of.982 (26th in the majors) and have received 80 double plays. So far this season, the Rockies have 2,581 putouts, 819 assists, and 61 errors.

In 241 innings thus far in his career, Sugano has given up 261 hits while recording 154 strikeouts. With a WHIP of 1.327 and a FIP of 4.6, he has permitted 126 ERs. He has faced 1,033 batters in his career, and his strikeout to walk ratio is 2.61. Sugano, who has a career win-loss record of 18–14, allows 9.7 hits per nine innings while averaging 4.70 earned runs.

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