Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Prediction MLB Picks 8/21/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent betting trends in games played between Colorado and Washington

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Rockies and Nationals. 

Rockies Pitching Stepped Up

The Rockies pitching sure stepped up on Tuesday, giving up only one run, and that was enough for the two run victory. Austin Gomber went seven innings, giving up three hits and one run.  The Rockies are averaging 4.27 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.85 runs per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 30th. Brenton Doyle has hit 20 home runs and driven in 60 RBIs. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Tanner Gordon, who sits with an 0-4 record and an ERA of 7.00. In his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he went 0.2 innings giving up three hits and four runs. 

Why the Rockies Will Beat the Nationals

• The Nationals have lost 13 of their last 14 games against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last 11 road games against NL East opponents following a win.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs.

Nationals Offense Looks to Bounce Back

The Nationals' offense looks to bounce back after the offense really struggled on Tuesday. DJ Herz went 5.2 innings, giving up six hits and two runs. CJ Ambras hit a home run for the only run for Washington.  The Nationals are averaging 4.24 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.8 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 26th. CJ Abrams has hit 17 home runs and driven in 59 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Nationals will be Mitchell Parker, who sits with a 6-7 record and an ERA of 4.44. In his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies, he went three innings giving up 10 hits and nine runs.

Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Prediction

The Rockies and Nationals are going to have no issue running up the score. Neither of these teams are known for their offense, but both starting pitchers are coming off a terrible start. Parker in his last start gave up nine runs, and Gordon in his last start gave up four runs in less than an inning. Both pitchers will be chased early, and this game is going to go over the total. Back the over to cash here.