Nationals vs Rockies Prediction 6/19/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, June 19, 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 (17-57, 10-30 Away) won four games in a row for the first time this season and are one win away from sweeping the Washington Nationals on the road. After concluding the previous series against the Braves with a W, the Rox beat the Nats in three straight. In last night’s 3-1 victory, Jordan Beck and Michael Toglia hit solo homers, while German Marquez got the win after allowing no runs on six hits with two strikeouts and two walks across 5.2 innings.

This season, the Rockies average 3.49 runs per game (27th in the MLB) on a .225/.291/.381 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.59 ERA (30th) and 1.57 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .285 batting average, 14 home runs, and 46 RBI this season.

Chase Dollander will take the mound for the Rockies on Thursday. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 2-7 record in 11 starts this year with a 6.57 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 50.2 innings.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals (30-44, 15-24 Home) are playing their worst baseball of the season and are on an 11-game losing skid. With three losses to Colorado, the Nats lost five consecutive series; previously falling to the Cubs and Rangers, and were swept by the Mets and Marlins. In Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat to the Rockies, James Wood drove in the lone run for Washington, while Mitchell Parker took the loss after allowing one run on six hits with eight strikeouts and no walks in 6.0 innings.

This year, the Nationals average 4.18 runs per game (19th in the MLB) on a .239/.307/.384 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Nationals’ staff has a 4.99 ERA (27th) and 1.39 WHIP (24th). James Wood leads the Nationals with a .282 batting average, 18 home runs, and 52 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Nationals is Trevor Williams, who is 3-8 in 14 starts this season, with a 5.71 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 69.1 innings.

Why the Rockies will beat the Nationals

• The Nationals have lost each of their last eight games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
• The underdogs have won each of the last five games between the Rockies and Nationals.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last six games between the Rockies and Nationals.
• The Rockies have led after 5 innings in three of their last four day games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have led after 3 innings in three of their last four road day games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Nationals’ last eight day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Rockies’ last eight games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Nationals’ last six games against NL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in three of the Rockies’ last four day games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nationals rank T26th in the league for hits allowed this season (655).
• The Nationals rank 26th in the league for runs allowed this season (377).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (493).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.291).

Nationals vs Rockies Prediction

The Rockies won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five, while they lead this season’s series 5-2. I am backing the Rox to sweep the Nationals and secure their second sweep of the season, as the momentum is on their side. Colorado is playing its best baseball of the year, while Washington is going through their worst period. Chase Dollander needs a strong start after allowing nine runs (six earned) in his previous start against the Nationals. The rookie has a nice opportunity to do that against the struggling hosts. Trevor Williams, on the other hand, surrendered multiple runs in eight of his last nine starts, and I am backing the Rockies to score 3+ off him in the opening five innings. Go with Colorado.