Colorado Rockies (3-16) vs Washington Nationals (8-12)
Game Info: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 8:10 pm (Coors Field)
B. Lord (R) vs A. Senzatela (R)
Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies +100 / Washington Nationals -120 --- Over/Under: 10.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MLB.TV
In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 20, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals (7-12, 2-8 Away) lost the series against the Marlins and Pirates and lost five out of six games before a Game 1 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the current series in Denver. The Nationals scored a season-high 12 runs in a narrow 12-11 win. James Wood and Dylan Crews led the team with four RBI apiece, while Mackenzie Gore got the win after allowing two runs on four hits with 13 strikeouts and two walks over 6.0 innings of work.
This season, the Nationals average 4.45 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .231/.307/.383 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Nationals’ staff has a 5.36 ERA (29th) and 1.52 WHIP (29th). James Wood leads the Nationals with a .253 batting average, seven home runs, and 17 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Nationals is Brad Lord, who is 0-1 in two starts this season, with a 4.82 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 9.1 innings.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (3-15, 2-4 Home) are currently the coldest team in the MLB with seven consecutive losses. After being swept by the Padres without scoring a single run in three games, the Rox were also swept by the Dodgers. Despite scoring 11 runs last night, the Rockies were left empty-handed in a 12-11 defeat to the Nationals. Mickey Moniak led the offense with four RBI, while Chase Dollander took the loss after allowing nine runs (six earned) on nine hits with five strikeouts and two walks.
This year, the Rockies average 3.32 runs per game (27th in the MLB) on a .221/.290/.352 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.50 ERA (30th) and 1.60 WHIP (30th). Brenton Doyle leads the Rockies with a .315 batting average, three home runs, and 12 RBI this season.
Antonio Senzatela will take the mound for the Rockies on Sunday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 0-3 record in four starts this year with a 5.89 ERA and 2.18 WHIP in 18.1 innings.
Nationals vs Rockies Prediction
The Nationals won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last three. Seven of Washington's last ten games went Over, and given the starters for Sunday's game, I am going with another high-scoring affair. Brad Lord will get his third career start in the MLB, and usually, rookies do not have a great time at Coors Field. He still hasn't allowed a home run so far, but that's going to change here. Senzatela, who had two strong starts early in the year, hasn't been good in his last two starts, and I think his struggles will continue on Sunday. The total of 8.5 at Coors Field is a steal, so don't waste your time and back the Over!
Oliver’s Pick Over 8.5
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
