The Washington Nationals (42-59) host the Colorado Rockies (40-61) at 12:05 PM ET on Wednesday, with both teams hoping to win the series.
The Rockies are an underdog (+127 moneyline odds) when they visit the Nationals (-151). The game’s over/under is 9.5.
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Nationals vs Rockies Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | -151 | +127 | 9.5 |
Nationals Betting Insights
- The Nationals have been favorites in six games this season and won three (50%) of those contests.
- Washington has played as favorites of -151 or more once this season and lost that game.
- The implied probability of a win from the Nationals, based on the moneyline, is 60.2%.
- Games involving Washington has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 50 of 100 chances this season.
- In 100 games with a spread this season, the Nationals are 54-46-0 ATS.
Nationals Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.6 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 6.91 |
| K/9 | 7.6 |
Rockies Betting Insights
- The Rockies have come away with 37 wins in the 90 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- Colorado has a win-loss record of 26-46 when favored by +127 or worse by bookmakers this year.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rockies have a 44.1% chance of pulling out a win.
- Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 42 of its 101 opportunities.
- In 101 games with a line this season, the Rockies have a mark of 49-52-0 against the spread.
Rockies Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.0 |
| HR | 19 |
| ERA | 3.56 |
| K/9 | 7.0 |
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Nationals Probable Pitcher – Jake Irvin
- Irvin’s team is 6-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings while giving up three earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
- Irvin has made eight starts of five or more innings in 14 chances this season, and averages 4.9 frames when he pitches.
- In 14 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- Irvin has yet to start a game this season when his team was the moneyline favorite.
- Irvin’s team has won five of his 14 starts.
- Games started by Irvin have an 8-6-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Nationals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Finnegan | 39 | 42.2 | 41 | 3.16 | 7 | 14 |
| Mason Thompson | 38 | 45.2 | 39 | 3.94 | 9 | 1 |
| Jordan Weems | 20 | 25.1 | 25 | 3.55 | 1 | 0 |
| Andres Machado | 14 | 17 | 12 | 8.47 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe LaSorsa | 11 | 11.1 | 9 | 7.15 | 1 | 0 |
Rockies Probable Pitcher – Peter Lambert
- The Rockies are sending Lambert (2-1) to the mound to make his fourth start of the season. He is 2-1 with a 5.49 ERA and 39 strikeouts through 39 1/3 innings pitched.
- The righty last appeared on Friday against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed five scoreless innings while giving up three hits.
- Lambert enters the matchup with one outing of five or more innings pitched this year.
- He will attempt for his third straight appearance without surrendering an earned run.
- The Rockies were the underdog on the moneyline for two Lambert starts this season — they split the games.
- Lambert’s team is 1-2 over his three starts.
- Lambert has three starts with a set total this season — his team has gone under each time.
Rockies Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Lawrence | 43 | 52 | 53 | 2.94 | 8 | 7 |
| Jake Bird | 41 | 60 | 54 | 3.90 | 6 | 0 |
| Brad Hand | 38 | 34 | 39 | 4.76 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Bard | 34 | 35.2 | 32 | 2.02 | 4 | 1 |
| Brent Suter | 32 | 44.2 | 37 | 2.62 | 2 | 0 |
Nationals Hitting Trends
- The Nationals are 15-9 this season in games when they crush two or more long balls.
- Washington has gone 13-4 in its 17 games this season with at least five extra-base hits.
- The club has totaled eight or more hits in 70 games this season, and is 36-34 in those contests.
- Washington is 29-12 in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Nationals are 8-10 in games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.
Rockies Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in 24 games this season and are 15-9 in those matchups.
- Colorado has won 11 of its 22 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
- They have won 31 of the 64 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- In 41 games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 31-10.
- They have won nine of their 13 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.
Nationals vs. Rockies Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Nationals (-151)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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