Nationals vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, August 22, 2024 – Bleacher Nation

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The Colorado Rockies (47-80), led by Brenton Doyle on a 10-game hitting streak, will meet the Washington Nationals (57-70) Thursday at Nationals Park. The Nationals are -148 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 1:05 p.m. ET on MASN.

Washington’s Patrick Corbin gets the start, and he’ll go against Colorado’s Cal Quantrill.

Nationals vs. Rockies Odds

  • Nationals odds to win: -148
  • Rockies odds to win: +125
  • Spread: Nationals -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
  • Time: 1:05 p.m. ET
  • TV: MASN
  • Who Will Win Nationals vs. Rockies?

    Nationals and Rockies Betting Trends

    The Nationals have put together an 11-10 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 52.4% of those games).

    When it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -148 or shorter, Washington has gone 2-2 (50%).

    The Rockies have been underdogs in 126 games this season and won 46 (36.5%) of those contests.

    Colorado has a record of 36-58, a 38.3% win rate, when it’s set as an underdog of +125 or more by oddsmakers this season.

    The Nationals have had an over/under set by bookmakers 127 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 63 of those games (63-59-5).

    Games involving the Rockies have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 63 of 127 chances this season.

    Nationals Stats & Insights

    The Nationals have the No. 18 offense in MLB play scoring 4.2 runs per game (537 total runs).

    Washington has hit 105 home runs this season, the lowest total in MLB play.

    The Nationals’ .244 batting average ranks 14th in MLB.

    Washington strikes out 7.4 times per game to rank fifth in baseball.

    The Nationals pitching staff ranks 25th in MLB with a collective 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings.

    Washington has the 24th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.34).

    Rockies Stats & Insights

    The Rockies rank 17th in the majors with 538 total runs scored this season.

    Colorado ranks 18th in Major League Baseball with 136 home runs.

    The Rockies’ .244 batting average ranks 14th in the league this season.

    Colorado is a team with a lot of swing and miss this season, ranking 29th with an average of 9.8 strikeouts per game.

    The Rockies have a 6.9 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, worst in baseball.

    Colorado pitchers have a combined ERA of 5.53 ERA this year, which ranks 30th in MLB.

    Nationals Key Players to Watch

    Corbin gets the start for the Nationals, his 26th of the season. He is 2-12 with a 5.92 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 135 1/3 innings pitched.

    C.J. Abrams leads Washington in home runs this season with 18 while driving in 60 runs.

    Luis Garcia is a key run producer for Washington with a .294 average, 15 homers and 62 RBI.

    Keibert Ruiz is slashing .229/.261/.368 this season for the Nationals.

    Jacob Young has collected 91 hits this season and has an OBP of .308. He’s slugging .319 on the year.

    Rockies Key Players to Watch

    The Rockies will hand the ball to Quantrill (8-8) for his 25th start of the season.

    Doyle paces the Rockies with 20 home runs and 60 runs batted in.

    Ezequiel Tovar is hitting .272 with 34 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 17 walks.

    Ryan McMahon is batting .247 with 24 doubles, 16 home runs and 58 walks.

    Brendan Rodgers is hitting .279 to lead his team.

    Nationals and Rockies Injuries

    Nationals: Trevor Williams: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Derek Law: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Rockies: Kris Bryant: 10 Day IL (Back), Victor Vodnik: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), German Márquez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Dakota Hudson: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Feltner: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Daniel Bard: 60 Day IL (Knee), Antonio Senzatela: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Nationals vs. Rockies Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Rockies 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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