Rockies Vs Nationals: MLB Betting Lines, Stats And Predictions – April 9, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 9, 2023

The Colorado Rockies (3-6) host the Washington Nationals (3-6) at 3:10 PM ET on Sunday.

The Rockies are a home favorite (-144) against the Nationals (+122). The game’s over/under is set at 11.5.

The insights in the following article use the latest odds as of April 9, 2023 at 3:15 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Rockies vs Nationals Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Rockies -144 +122 11.5

Rockies Betting Insights

  • This season, the Rockies have been favored three times and won one of those games.
  • Colorado has played as favorites of -144 or more twice this season and split those games.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 59% chance of a victory for the Rockies.
  • Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of nine opportunities.
  • The Rockies are 2-7-0 ATS in their nine games with a spread this season.

Nationals Betting Insights

  • The Nationals have been underdogs in nine games this season and have come away with the win three times (33.3%) in those contests.
  • This year, Washington has won two of eight games when listed as at least +122 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 45% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of its nine opportunities.
  • The Nationals have an against the spread record of 4-5-0 in nine games with a line this season.

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Rockies Probable Pitcher – Ryan Feltner

  • Feltner and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, throwing 4 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs.
  • This will be Feltner’s first game as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • Feltner’s team lost in his only start this season.
  • The only game started by Feltner with a total this season hit the over.

Rockies Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Jake Bird 4 5 3 12.60 0 0
Brent Suter 3 5 4 1.80 0 0
Justin Lawrence 3 3.1 5 0.00 0 0
Pierce Johnson 3 3 7 3.00 0 0
Dinelson Lamet 3 3 4 12.00 0 0

Nationals Probable Pitcher – Chad Kuhl

  • Kuhl will make his first start of the season for the Nationals.
  • The 30-year-old right-hander has appeared out of the bullpen one time this season.
  • Kuhl and his team put together a 9-17 record in games he pitched when they were the underdog on the moneyline a season ago.
  • His team had a 10-17 record in games he pitched in last season.
  • In 27 opportunities with a total set by oddsmakers last season, the games he appeared in hit the over 13 times.

Nationals Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Hunter Harvey 5 4 1 2.25 0 0
Mason Thompson 4 8 7 1.13 0 0
Kyle Finnegan 4 4.1 2 14.54 0 0
Erasmo Ramírez 4 4.1 1 6.23 0 0
Carl Edwards Jr. 4 4 3 2.25 0 0

Rockies Hitting Trends

  • The Rockies rank 20th in MLB play with eight total home runs.
  • Colorado’s .397 slugging percentage is 20th in the majors.
  • The club is 3-2 in the games this season it has racked up at least eight hits.
  • Colorado is 1-2 in games this season when it put up five or more runs.
  • The Rockies’ .300 on-base percentage ranks 24th in the majors.

Nationals Hitting Trends

  • The Nationals are 28th in baseball with five home runs. They average 0.6 per game.
  • Washington ranks 23rd in the majors with a .375 slugging percentage.
  • They have won two of the five games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
  • In four games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 2-2.
  • The Nationals’ .334 on-base percentage ranks 11th in MLB.
  • Washington strikes out 7.0 times per game, the No. 10 mark in baseball.

Rockies vs. Nationals Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Rockies (-144)
Over/Under Pick: Under (11.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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