In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 24th 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 61-71 this season after they lost all three against the Marlins by scores of 2-3, 2-4, and 2-6. In game three, Washington cut the deficit to 3-2 in the sixth inning, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Nationals recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Crews, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Kent allowed four hits and three earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Williams allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Washington lost two out of three against the Rangers and all three against the Mets.
This season, Washington has a 4.68 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .257 opponent batting average, while they have scored 682 runs with a .248 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 29 home runs and 91 RBIs, while James Wood has added 30 home runs and 73 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Cade Cavalli, who is 11-5 with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 142.2 innings pitched this season.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 50-80 this year after they lost all three against the Guardians by scores of 1-9, 3-4, and 2-7. In game three, Colorado allowed five runs in the first two innings and never recovered for the loss. The Rockies recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Sullivan, who went 1-4 with one RBI. Sugano allowed nine hits and five earned runs over 3.0 innings for the loss, while Frasso allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Colorado lost all three against the Dodgers, but did win two out of three against the Giants before that.
This season, Colorado has a 5.54 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .289 opponent batting average, while they have scored 617 runs with a .252 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 34 home runs and 69 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Ryan Feltner, who is 5-7 with a 5.97 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP over 92.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last nine night games against the Rockies following a road loss.
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 Monday games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games against the Rockies following a road loss.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in each of their last three night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight games.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The road team has won each of the Rockies’ last seven games.
- The Nationals have lost each of their last six games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against the Rockies following a loss.
- The Rockies have covered the run line each of their last seven Monday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rockies’ last four games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Nationals’ last four games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rockies’ last four night games against NL East opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in five of the Nationals’ last six night games.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Abimelec Ortiz has hit a home run in three of the Nationals’ last four home games.
- Cade Cavalli has recorded eight or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Cade Cavalli has recorded a win in each of his last six appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last 12 games as favorites against NL opponents.
- Nasim Nunez ranks 1st in the league in Steals (42) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances against NL East opponents.
- Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Jake McCarthy ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.294) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (183).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (652).
- The Rockies rank T1st in the league for doubles this season (238).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.54).
Nationals vs Rockies Prediction
Washington comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have scored two runs or fewer in all four of those losses. The Nationals are 27-36 at home this year, while the Rockies are 23-42 on the road. Colorado has lost six games in a row and they have allowed 6+ runs in four of their last five. The Rockies are starting Feltner, who has allowed 7, 2, 3, 4, and 5 earned runs in his last five starts, while Cavalli has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Nationals -1.5 here.