Predictions for Nationals vs. Rockies: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 21
Wednesday’s contest between the Washington Nationals (56-70) and Colorado Rockies (47-79) matching up at Nationals Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Nationals, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will start at 6:45 p.m. ET on August 21.
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Nationals vs. Rockies Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN
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Nationals vs. Rockies Predictions
- Score Prediction: Nationals 5, Rockies 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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Nationals vs. Rockies Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | -161 | +136 | 8.5 | -112 | -108 |
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Nationals Betting Insights
- Washington has been the favorite in 19 games this season, and has come away with the win 10 times (52.6%) in those contests.
- The Nationals have a mark of 1-2 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by -161 or better on the moneyline.
- Washington and its opponents have hit the over in 63 of 126 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Nationals have been named the moneyline favorite by bookmakers just two times over the past 15 games, and lost both matchups.
- Over its past 15 matchups, Washington and its opponents combined to hit the over seven times (all 15 of the games had set totals).
Rockies Betting Insights
- Colorado is 46-79 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 36.8% of those games).
- The Rockies are 28-51 (winning only 35.4% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +136 or longer.
- In the 126 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for Colorado, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 63 times (63-60-3).
- The Rockies have played as underdogs in 15 of their past 15 games and won six of those contests.
- Colorado and its opponents have combined to hit the over six times in its past 15 games with a total.
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Nationals vs. Rockies Probable Pitchers
Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: Mitchell Parker
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with a 4.44 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .256.
- Mitchell Parker’s team has a record of 1-2 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- In games Parker has started, his team is 11-11.
- Out of Parker’s 22 starts with a total this season, 12 have hit the over.
Rockies’ Starting Pitcher: Tanner Gordon
- The 25-year-old has put up an ERA of 7.00, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings in six games this season. Opponents are batting .315 against him.
- The Rockies are 1-5 in Gordon’s six starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- Gordon’s team is 1-5 over his six starts.
- Tanner Gordon has had six starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in four of those outings.
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Nationals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 56-70 |
| Home | 28-33 |
| Road | 28-37 |
| One-Run Games | 13-17 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 40-15 |
Rockies’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 47-79 |
| Home | 29-33 |
| Road | 18-46 |
| One-Run Games | 22-18 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 32-18 |
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