Colorado Rockies (15-57) vs. Washington Nationals (30-42)
June 17, 2025 6:45 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Nationals 0.0001 / Colorado Rockies 0.0001; Over/Under: 0.0001
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In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 17, at Nationals Park in Washington, District of Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (15-57, 8-30 Away) won back-to-back games for the third time this season. They opened the series against the Nationals with a 6-4 win on Monday. Prior to that, the Rox avoided getting swept by the Braves with a massive 10-1 win in Game 3. In Monday’s victory, Hunter Goodman blasted a pair of homers and led his team with three RBI, while Carson Palmquist pitched for 4.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on four hits with two strikeouts and three walks. Victor Vodnik was credited with the win.
This season, the Rockies average 3.40 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .225/.289/.372 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.60 ERA (30th) and 1.57 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .287 batting average, 13 home runs, and 43 RBI this season.
Antonio Senzatela will take the mound for the Rockies on Tuesday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 1-10 record in 13 starts this year with a 7.23 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in 66.0 innings.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals (30-42, 15-22 Home) are going through their worst period of the season after suffering nine consecutive defeats. Washington lost four series in a row to the Cubs and Rangers, and was swept by the Mets and Marlins. In Game 1 of the series against the Rockies, the Nats fell to a 6-4 defeat. James Wood led the offense with two RBI, while Jake Irvin pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Kyle Finnegan took the loss.
This year, the Nationals average 4.15 runs per game (19th in the MLB) on a .238/.306/.381 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Nationals’ staff has a 4.92 ERA (27th) and 1.38 WHIP (24th). James Wood leads the Nationals with a .284 batting average, 18 home runs, and 51 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Nationals is Michael Soroka, who is 3-4 in eight starts this season, with a 5.14 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 42.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Nationals’ last eight games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rockies’ last six games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Nationals’ last eight games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last four night games against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 26th in the league for hits allowed this season (637).
- The Nationals rank 26th in the league for runs allowed this season (364).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.60).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (485).
Nationals vs Rockies Prediction
The Nationals won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, while this season, each team recorded two wins in four H2Hs. The Rockies showed they can still play baseball in their last two games, so I wouldn’t write them off in this one. Still, I am going with Over instead of a winner. Antonio Senzatela was excellent in his previous start against the Nats, and that was his only win of the season. However, Senza allowed a .421 BA in 38 at-bats against Washington, so I think the hosts will get to him early on. Michael Soroka, on the other hand, surrendered multiple runs in all but one start this season, and considering Colorado’s improved offense of late, I am backing the Rox to score 3+ off him in the opening five innings. Go with Over.
