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Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (46-79) and Washington Nationals (56-69) meet Tuesday to open a 3-game series. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Washington leads 2-1

Colorado escaped with a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres Sunday while covering as a +173 home underdog. Three of Colorado’s last 4 wins have come by a single run and the Rockies have scored at least 6 runs in 3 of their last 4 wins.

Washington won 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday while covering as a +138 road underdog. The win ended a 4-game losing streak for the Nationals, who are back home for the 1st time in 6 games.

Rockies at Nationals projected starters

LHP Austin Gomber vs. LHP DJ Herz

Gomber (3-8, 4.82 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 125 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 4-3 loss at Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday
  • Career vs. Washington: 2-2, 5.47 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 15 ER), 30 H, 9 BB, 22 K in 5 starts

Herz (2-5, 4.25 ERA) makes his 13th career start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 55 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 4-1 loss at Baltimore Orioles Wednesday
  • Career vs. Colorado: 0-0, 7.36 ERA (3 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 7 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 1 start

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Rockies at Nationals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:16 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +126 (bet $100 to win $126) | Nationals -148 (bet $148 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-172) | Nationals -1.5 (+142)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)

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Rockies at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 5, Rockies 4

Moneyline

LEAN NATIONALS (-148).

Washington is the slightly hotter team as it is 2-1 in its last 3 home games while the Rockies have dropped each of their last 3 on the road.

The Nationals are also 4-1 in the last 5 meetings and have won back-to-back meetings between these squads as the home team.

This is a lean because both teams are 4-6 in their last 10 overall and because both teams are pretty bad, so there is no clear advantage here.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I expect the Rockies to cover here as +1.5 (-172) underdogs, but the line is set too heavily to risk betting on. Bet on the moneyline and/or O/U instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-114).

The Over hit in both Washington’s last overall outing and in its last outing at home. The Over is also 62-57-6 for the Nationals.

For Colorado, the Over is 34-26-3 in road games and is 2-1 in its last 3 games overall.

The Over has also hit in 2 of the last 3 meetings between these squads in Washington and is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings straight up.

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Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Nationals (1-6) and Colorado Rockies (3-4) meet Friday for game 2 of this 4-game series. First pitch from Coors Field is set for 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rockies lead 1-0; Nationals won 2022 season series 4-3

The Nationals are off to a rough start, tied for the worst record in the league with the Kansas City Royals. Pitching has proven to be a problem for the Nationals as their pitching staff owns a 5.08 ERA through 7 games, and they’ve been outscored 39-17.

Colorado won 1-0 Thursday as a -164 home favorite to lead off this series. The run scored on RF Kris Bryant’s 5th-inning RBI single. SP Kyle Freeland (W, 6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K) and 2 Colorado relievers allowed just 6 hits in the shutout win.

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Nationals at Rockies projected starters

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Jose Urena

Gore (1-0, 1.69 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He was solid in his 1st outing, allowing only 1 ER on 3 hits and 4 walks with 6 K’s in 5 1/3 innings of a 4-1 victory at home vs. the Atlanta Braves.

  • Career vs. Rockies: 0-2, 19.89 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 14 ER), 3.32 WHIP, 5.7 K/9 in 2 starts last season
  • Last season on road: 3-1, 3.44 ERA (36 2/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.42 WHIP, 37 K in 8 appearances (6 starts)

Urena (0-1, 15.43 ERA) is also making his 2nd start of 2023. He was roughed up for 4 ER on 5 hits and 4 walks with 1 HR in only 2 1/3 IP in his 1st outing, an 8-4 loss at San Diego Padres Saturday.

  • Career vs. Nationals: 5-3, 3.66 ERA (59 IP, 24 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 6/5 K/9 in 15 appearances (7 starts)
  • Last season at home: 2-5, 6.14 ERA (44 IP, 30 ER), 1.66 WHIP, 7 HR, 6.3 K/9 in 10 outings (8 starts)

Nationals at Rockies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:22 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nationals +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rockies -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-165) | Rockies -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 11 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockies 4, Nationals 2

Moneyline

BET ROCKIES (-135).

Recent season series between these 2 teams have been very even the past few years with the Rockies holding onto a narrow 8-6 lead since Sept. 17, 2021. In that span, the Rockies have won back-to-back games vs. the Nationals 3 times, while Washington won back-to-back games vs. Colorado twice. Following the trends — 10 of 14 — means it’s a safe bet to expect the Rockies to prevail Friday for a 2nd win in a row.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN ROCKIES -1.5 (+135).

In 11 of the last 14 matchups the team that won covered the run line, be it as the favorite or the underdog. It is hard to gauge whether the favorite or the underdog is the safer ATS bet, as the favorite is 7-7 ATS in the last 14 meetings. If you believe the Rockies will win, expect them to cover. But if you feel the Nationals will win, lean toward them to cover.

Figure out how much you want to wager on Colorado — I suggest less than 1 1/2 units — and divvy it up between the moneyline and run line with at least 1 full unit on the ML.

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Over/Under

AVOID. 

The Over/Under has been extremely balanced since 2021, going 7-7 in the 14 meetings. For Washington, the Over is 5-4-1 in the last 10 overall; for Colorado, the Under is 7-3 in the last 10.

I would advise against risking money on a bet here, but if you must, lean toward the Under (all O/U stats from team rankings.com).

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Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (20-24) play the Washington Nationals (16-30) Friday for the second game of their 4-game series in Washington. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. ET at Nationals Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The season series between the two teams is tied 2-2.

The Rockies lost the opener 7-3 Thursday. They have lost 4 out of their last 5 games and 8 of their last 11. Colorado is 1-3 on its current road trip and has dropped 7 of its last 8 road contests.

The Nationals have won 2 games in a row. They are 7-17 at home this season, the worst mark in baseball.

Rockies at Nationals projected starters

LHP Austin Gomber vs. RHP Aaron Sanchez

Gomber (2-4, 4.11 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 46 IP.

  • Took the loss 2-0 with 2 ER on 7 H and 2 K across 7 IP in his last outing vs. the New York Mets.
  • Is 1-2 with a 4.13 ERA over 24 innings at home and 1-2 with a 4.09 ERA across 22 innings on the road.

Sanchez (3-3, 7.16 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.70 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 4.2 K/9 through 27 2/3 IP.

  • Faced the Rockies in Denver May 5 and took the loss with 7 runs (6 earned) allowed on 6 hits through 4 1/3 innings.
  • Allowed a season-low 2 ER on 7 hits over 5 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday in his last start, his best outing of the season.

Rockies at Nationals odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at  11:12 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rockies -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Nationals -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies -1.5 (+145) | Nationals +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Rockies at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockies 6, Nationals 4

Money line

This makes for an interesting matchup, as the Rockies are tied for the fewest road wins in the MLB and the Nationals have baseball’s worst record at home.

The Nationals have won 2 contests in a row but have not had a winning streak of longer than 2 games all season.

The Rockies have lost 7 of their last 8 road games.

However, Colorado had success against Sanchez the last time it faced him.

I LEAN ROCKIES (-105).

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Run line/Against the spread

Four of the Rockies’ 6 road wins have been by 2 runs or more.

Twenty-six of the Nationals’ 30 losses this season have been by at least 2 runs.

Washington has not won more than 1 game in any series since taking 2 of 3 from the Giants April 29-May 1.

I LEAN ROCKIES -1.5 (+145).

Over/Under

Three of the 4 games between the Rockies and Nationals have had 10 or more runs, including the series opener Thursday.

Each of Sanchez’s last 5 starts has had 10 runs or more.

Four of Gomber’s 8 starts have had totals of 10 or more.

Take OVER 9.5 (-102).

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Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (68-78) and Washington Nationals (60-86) open a three-game set Friday at Nationals Park. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rockies vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Rockies RHP German Marquez (12-10, 3.93 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 167 IP.

  • Has struggled on the road this season with a 4.93 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 73 innings spanning 13 starts.
  • Has rebounded in September with 2 earned runs through 11 innings across two starts after a rough August that saw him record a 6.75 ERA over five outings.

Nationals RHP Josiah Gray (0-2, 6.00 ERA) makes his 10th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 48 IP with the Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers.

  • Allowed 5 or more earned runs in three consecutive outings against the Philadephia Phillies, New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Faced Colorado July 25 as a member of the Dodgers with a stat line of 4 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 4 BB and 6 K.

Rockies at Nationals odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rockies -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Nationals -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies -1.5 (+135) | Nationals +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Rockies 6, Nationals 4

Money line (ML)

Friday’s game brings plenty of mixed signals in analysis but we’re going to lean into the starting pitching matchup and recent results from both teams.

Marquez has seemingly righted the ship after a rough August and faces off against a prospect in Gray that has yet to find his footing in the majors.

Gray has undoubtedly been hurt by an astonishingly high 23.9% HR/FB rate but has also benefited from a below-average .250 BABIP and an above-average 80.5% left on base rate.

The Rockies have gone 8-4 over their last dozen road games with series wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves.

The Nats are 4-6 over their last 10 games, 6-14 over their last 20 and 10-20 over their last 30. Washington is not playing good baseball.

I have some persisting concerns about Colorado’s ability to get it done on the road, and its ability to hit right-handed pitching has continued to be a problem, but I’m going to lay a partial-unit bet on the ROCKIES (-117).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

This is a PASS with a small “lean” on Colorado -1.5 (+133) for the aforementioned reasons.

However, four of Colorado’s last five victories were by a single run, Washington has continued to hit the ball very well through the second half of the season despite its record and although neither bullpen grades out particularly well in recent weeks the Rockies do grade worse than the Nationals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Perhaps an inward breeze saves Gray from his home run woes Friday, but I can’t get behind an Under against a pitcher that allows so many baserunners. There are also enough concerns with both bullpens that we could see some late action.

I’ll take the OVER 8.5 (-125).

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