The Colorado Rockies (47-80) travel to face off against the Washington Nationals (57-70) on Thursday, August 22nd. This game will be played at Nationals Park in Washington and televised on MASN. The Nationals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nationals. First pitch is set for 12:05 CT.
Rockies vs. Nationals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Nationals (-126)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
- The Nationals have won 4 out of their last 6 home games.
- In their last 15 games, the Nationals have scored 6 or more runs in 6 games.
- The Nationals have a recent head-to-head win against the Rockies, scoring 6 runs and allowing only 1 run on August 21st.
- The Nationals have a better home record (29-33) compared to the Rockies’ away record (18-47).
- The Nationals have a higher league rank (13th) compared to the Rockies (14th) in their respective divisions.
Rockies vs Nationals
It was all Washington in the last game of this series, as the Nationals took down the Rockies by a score of 6-1. The Nationals offense only had two more hits than the Rockies and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -163 on the money line.
This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Tanner Gordon for the Rockies and Mitchell Parker for the Nationals. Gordon only went four innings and gave up five hits and five earned runs, taking the loss. Parker put together a good outing, getting the win after going seven innings and giving up just one hit and one earned run.
Washington’s two-hole hitter, James Wood, went 3/4 with an RBI and a run scored. Luis Garcia Jr. also had a good game at the plate, going 1/4 with a home run and three RBIs.
Colorado’s straight-up record as the underdog this season is 47-80, and they have a 65-62 run line record when getting points. Their overall run differential is -1.6, with an average of 10.0 runs scored per game in their matchups. The under has hit in their last three games, and their O/U record with a total of 9 runs is 5-5-1.
On the road, the Rockies are 18-47 straight up, and they have a 10-27-3 series record for the season. Overall, they are 4-6 in their last 10 games and 29-33 at home. In the NL West, they are 5th, trailing the Dodgers by 28.5 games with a 15-28 divisional record.
Cal Quantrill Gets The Start For The Rockies
Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Nationals on the road. So far this season, he has made 24 starts and has a record of 8-8 with an ERA of 4.59. Looking at his overall numbers, Quantrill has a WHIP of 1.41 and has turned in 12 quality starts. In his 24 outings, opponents have batted .256. Quantrill’s last outing came on August 16th, where he picked up the win, going five innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. At home, they are averaging 4.9 runs per contest, which is 6th best in the MLB. As a team, they are batting .244, and their team on-base percentage is just 19th in the league. However, they have done a good job of limiting strikeouts and have the 3rd best BABIP in the league.
Michael Toglia and Brenton Doyle are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 20, and Doyle is also the team’s top hitter this season, batting .271. Toglia is hitting just .217 for the season. Ezequiel Tovar is batting .272 and is also near the top of the Rockies’ home run and RBI leaderboards. Brendan Rodgers has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/28 in his last seven games.
Washington’s over/under record in games with a total of 9 runs is 13-14-3, and their overall over/under record this season is 63-59. The Nationals’ run line record is 71-56, with a 38-27 record on the road and 33-29 at home. Straight up, they are 29-33 at home and 28-37 on the road.
The Nationals are 4th in the NL East with a 57-70 record, 17.5 games behind the Phillies. They are 1-1 in their current series vs. the Rockies and have a series record of 16-21-3 this season. Over their last 10 games, they have a 4-6 record.
Patrick Corbin Gets The Start For The Nationals
Left-hander Patrick Corbin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Rockies at home. Corbin has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 2-12 with a 5.92 ERA. So far, he has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 6.58 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Corbin finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. Corbin’s ERA at home is 5.39 compared to 7.42 on the road.
Nationals Offense Breakdown
Washington’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season in terms of home runs and are averaging just 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. The team’s batting average of .244 is 10th in the league, and they have been good at putting the ball in play, as they have the 5th fewest strikeouts in the league.
Luis Garcia Jr. has been the Nationals’ top hitter this season, as he is batting .294 with 15 homers and 62 RBIs. He is also on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 9/27 in his last seven games. CJ Abrams has also been a solid power threat for the Nationals, with 18 homers and 60 RBIs, but he is batting just .246 for the season.
Rockies vs Nationals Prediction
Our pick for today’s Rockies vs. Nationals game is to take the Nationals on the money line, with the payout being -126. We actually have the Nationals winning this one by a score of 6-5, and with the over/under line being 9 runs, you could also look to take the over.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Patrick Corbin finishing with six strikeouts, which is good for sixth among today’s starters. As for the Rockies starter, Cal Quantrill, he is actually projected to finish with the fewest strikeouts among today’s starters.
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Last updated:August 22, 2024 Nationals, Rockies