The Colorado Rockies (46-79) travel to face off against the Washington Nationals (56-69) on Tuesday, August 20th. This game will be played at Nationals Park in Washington and televised on None. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. First pitch is set for 5:45 CT.

Rockies vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Nationals (-149)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs

• The Nationals have won 5 of their last 7 home games.
• The Nationals have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
• The Rockies have lost 6 of their last 7 away games.
• The Rockies have allowed an average of 7.1 runs per game in their last 7 away games.
• The Nationals have a head-to-head win against the Rockies in their last meeting, scoring 11 runs.

Rockies vs Nationals

The Rockies Are Coming Off A Win

The Rockies pulled off a big upset in their most recent game vs. the Padres, closing out their series with a 3-2 win. Colorado was the +166 underdog at home going into this matchup. Offensively, the Rockies only had six hits but scored three runs. They also didn’t hit a home run.

Bradley Blalock got the start for the Rockies, going 5 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He only gave up one run on six hits and issued three walks. Jacob Stallings was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored and an RBI.

Colorado has a 46-79 record this season, and they are 5th in the NL West, 27.5 games behind the Dodgers. They have gone 15-28 in divisional games. The Rockies have an overall run line record of 64-61, with an average run differential of -4.1 in their 61 losses vs. the run line.

This season, Rockies games have averaged 10.1 runs per game, resulting in a 63-59 over/under record. When the total has been 8 runs, they have gone over 8 times, under 6 times, and pushed once. The O/U line for today’s game vs. the Nationals is set at 8 runs.

Austin Gomber Gets The Start For The Rockies

Austin Gomber gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Nationals on the road. So far this season, he has made 23 starts and has a record of 3-8 with an ERA of 4.82. Gomber’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.31. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gomber has allowed at least one home run in each of his last three outings.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. At home, they have been even better, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .244, and their team on-base percentage of .306 is 17th in the league. The Rockies are also one of the league’s best teams at putting the ball in play, as their team BABIP of .31 is 3rd in the league.

Michael Toglia and Brenton Doyle are currently tied for the team lead with 20 home runs apiece. Toglia has just a .222 batting average, but Doyle comes into the game hitting .267. Ezequiel Tovar is also one of the Rockies’ top hitters, with a batting average of .273 and 19 home runs. Toglia is currently on an 11-game hitting streak.

The Nationals Are Coming Off A Win

Heading into their last game vs. the Phillies, the Nationals closed out the series with a 6-4 win. Leading up to the game, they were the +138 underdog on the money line. It was a big 6th inning for the Nationals, as they scored three runs in the inning to take the lead. Washington’s bullpen closed things out, and the Nationals picked up the win.

Jake Irvin got the start for the Nationals, going six innings and giving up four runs on eight hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and took the win. Washington’s offense was carried by Keibert Ruiz, who went 1/5 with a homer.

Washington’s overall run line record is 70-55, with a 32-28 record at home and 38-27 on the road. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 63-57. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 8 runs, and the Nationals have played in 68.8% of their games with over/under lines above 8 runs.

The Nationals are 56-69 overall and are 17.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. They have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games and are looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Washington’s straight-up record as the underdog this season is 46-59, while they are 10-10 as the favorite.

DJ Herz Gets The Start For The Nationals

Washington is sending DJ Herz to the mound today vs. the Rockies, and he comes into the game with a record of 2-5 and an ERA of 4.25. Looking at his overall numbers, Herz has made 12 starts, and opponents are batting .238 this season. In his 12 appearances, he has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 11.13 strikeouts per nine innings. The right-hander most recently faced the Orioles, where he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.

Nationals Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Nationals offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the MLB. They have been one of the league’s worst home run hitting teams, and their team slugging percentage of .376 is also near the bottom of the league. However, the Nationals do have a collective batting average of .244, which is 13th in the league.

CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are tied for the team lead in RBIs with 59 apiece, and they are also the Nationals’ top two home run hitters. Garcia Jr. comes into the game batting .291 for the season. Keibert Ruiz has hit three homers in his last seven games, but he is just 6/30 in that stretch.

Rockies vs Nationals Prediction

Our predicted final score for this game is 6-5 in favor of the Nationals. With the Nationals predicted to pick up a win and the payout sitting at -149, we see this as a great opportunity to take the Nationals on the money line.

Looking at some potential player props, you could look to Austin Gomber to record a strikeout total, but we have him finishing with just four K’s. As for Nationals starter, DJ Herz, he is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which has him as one of the better strikeout props on the day.

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