The Washington Nationals (9-16) take on the Colorado Rockies (13-10) for the second game of their 3-game series. First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Nationals vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Nationals lead 1-0.
The Nationals defeated the Rockies 10-2 in Tuesday’s series opener and have now won 3 of their last 4 games after losing 8 straight games, all at home.
The loss snapped the Rockies’ 3-game winning streak. After getting swept on the road in 4 games by the Philadelphia Phillies, they returned home to sweep a 3-game set against the Cincinnati Reds before losing Tuesday night.
Nationals at Rockies projected starters
LHP Patrick Corbin vs. LHP Austin Gomber
Corbin (0-4, 8.69 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 2.09 WHIP, 5.9 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 19 2/3 IP.
- Has alternated between allowing only 2 ER and 6 or more.
- Has taken the loss in each of his 4 starts.
Gomber (1-2, 3.86 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 21 IP.
- After allowing 7 ER in his first 9 innings over 2 starts, Gomber has allowed only 2 in his last 12 innings.
- Won his only career start against the Nationals, pitching 6 scoreless innings.
Nationals at Rockies 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 8:36 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Nationals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Rockies -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-160) | Rockies -1.5 (+130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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Nationals at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockies 7, Nationals 3
Money line
The Nationals have been surprisingly decent on the road early on in the season, going 6-5. They have taken 3 of 4 games on the road in the NL West so far.
But the Rockies are tied for the second-most home wins in the majors. They have not lost consecutive games there yet. Plus, if Corbin continues to trend toward a bad start following a good start, he is due a rough start.
Take the ROCKIES (-145).
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Run line/Against the spread
Eight of the Rockies’ 13 wins this season are by 2 runs or more. Thirteen of the Nationals’ 16 losses have been by more than 1 run.
The Rockies are 7-7 ATS at home this season.
The Nationals are 6-5 ATS on the road. All 5 of their road losses have been by at least 2 runs.
Since I expect a Rockies’ win, this is the best bet to take for the game because of the payout. Take ROCKIES -1.5 (+130).
Over/Under
Eight of the Rockies’ 13 home games this season have had more than 10 runs.
The series opener had 12 total runs.
Only 1 of Corbin’s starts this season has had more than 10 runs. None of Gomber’s have had more than 10.
Take UNDER 10.5 (-205).
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