In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 16th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 30-41 this year after they lost all three games against the Marlins by scores of 9-11, 3-4, and 1-3. In their game three loss, Washington tied the game at one in the first inning, but they went scoreless over the last eight innings. The Nationals recorded six hits in the game, and they were led by Garcia Jr, who went 1-4 with one RBI in the loss. Washington started Gore, who allowed eight hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Loutos allowed one earned run in relief.
Prior to that series, the Nationals lost all three against the Mets and two out of three against the Rangers. Washington has lost eight games in a row, and they are currently fourth in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 4.90 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .261 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 295 runs with a .239 batting average and a .307 on-base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 17 home runs and 49 RBIs, while Nathaniel Lowe has added nine home runs and 44 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Jake Irvin, who is 5-3 with a 4.21 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 83.1 innings pitched this year.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 14-57 this season after they lost two out of three against Atlanta by scores of 4-12, 1-4, and 10-1. In their game three win, Colorado was tied at one in the sixth inning, but they scored six runs in the seventh to run away with the win. The Rockies recorded nine hits in the game, and they were led by Fulford, who went 2-2 with five RBIs in the win. Colorado started Gomber, who allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Bird picked up the win in relief.
Prior to that series, the Rockies lost two out of three against the Giants and all three against the Mets. Colorado has lost seven of their last nine games, and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 5.62 ERA with a 1.58 WHIP and a .293 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 239 runs with a .224 batting average and a .289 on-base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs, while Ryan McMahon has added 10 home runs and 23 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Carson Palmquist, who is 0-4 with a 7.77 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP over 22.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Nationals will beat the Rockies
- The Nationals have won each of their last six games against the Rockies following a loss.
- The Rockies have lost seven of their last eight night games against NL East opponents following a road win.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in 13 of their last 14 night games against National League opponents following a home loss.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 road night games.
- The Nationals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against the Rockies.
Why the Rockies will beat the Nationals
- The Nationals have lost each of their last eight games.
- The Rockies have won four of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as home favorites.
- The road team has covered the run line in seven of the Nationals’ last eight games.
- The Nationals have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in 10 of their last 12 home games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Nationals’ last eight games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rockies’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Nationals’ last eight night games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rockies’ last six games at Nationals Park.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Amed Rosario has recorded a Double in three of his last four home appearances against NL West opponents.
- Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Nationals’ last four games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- CJ Abrams has scored at least one run in eight of his last nine appearances against the Rockies.
- Josh Bell has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last 10 games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Paul DeJong has hit a home run in three of his last six appearances at Nationals Park against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- James Wood ranks T9th in the league in Home Runs (17) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Ryan McMahon has hit a home run in three of the Rockies’ last four night games.
- Ryan McMahon has scored a run in four of his last five appearances at Nationals Park against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- German Marquez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances with the Rockies as underdogs against NL opponents.
- Tyler Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against NL East opponents.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (539).
- The Nationals rank 27th in the league for walks this season (198).
- The Rockies rank 1st in the league for triples this season (23).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (691).
Nationals vs Rockies Prediction
Washington stumbles into this series looking to snap their long losing streak, but their offense has been pretty low-scoring in recent games. The Nationals are 15-21 at home this year, while the Rockies are 7-30 on the road. Colorado has been the worst team in the MLB so far this year, and their pitching staff has been the main reason why. The Rockies are starting Palmquist, who has allowed at least four earned runs in three of his last five starts. The Nationals are going with Irvin, who has allowed 4, 3, and 6 earned runs in his last three starts. Take the over here.