In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 17th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 15-57 this season after they won game one by a score of 6-4 on Monday night. Colorado led 2-0 in the first inning, but they needed a rally in the ninth inning to secure the win. The Rockies recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, who went 2-4 with two home runs and three RBIs in the win. Colorado started Palmquist, who allowed four hits and four earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Vodnik got the win and Halvorsen picked up the save. 

Prior to this series, the Rockies lost two out of three against the Braves and two out of three against the Giants. Colorado has won three of their last five games and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 5.60 ERA with a 1.57 WHIP and a .292 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 245 runs with a .225 batting average and a .289 on base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs, while Ryan McMahon has added 10 home runs and 23 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Antonio Senzatela, who is 1-10 with a 7.23 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP over 66.0 innings pitched this season. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 30-42 this year after they fell apart in the ninth inning for the loss on Monday night. Washington led 4-3 in the fifth inning, but they allowed three runs in the ninth for the shocking defeat. The Nationals recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Wood, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Washington started Irvin, who allowed five hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Finnegan blew the save and picked up the loss. 

Prior to this series, the Nationals lost all three games against the Marlins and all three against the Mets. Washington has lost nine games in a row and they are currently fourth in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 4.92 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .260 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 299 runs with a .238 batting average and a .306 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 18 home runs and 51 RBIs, while Nathaniel Lowe has added nine home runs and 44 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Michael Soroka, who is 3-4 with a 5.14 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over 42.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Nationals will beat the Rockies
The Nationals have won five of their last six night games against the Rockies following a loss.
The Rockies have lost 29 of their last 36 road games.
The Nationals have covered the run line in 17 of their last 21 night games following a home loss.
The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in 22 of their last 28 road games against National League opponents.

Total Runs Facts
Seven of the Nationals’ last eight games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Five of the Rockies’ last six games have gone OVER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Nationals’ last eight games against National League opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last four night games against National League opponents.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
CJ Abrams has scored at least one run in eight of his last nine appearances with the Nationals as favorites against the Rockies.
Amed Rosario has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
Amed Rosario has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six appearances against the Rockies after playing the previous day.
Paul DeJong has hit a home run in three of his last six appearances at Nationals Park against opponents that held a losing record.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
Tyler Freeman has scored a run in each of the Rockies’ last three night games.
Antonio Senzatela has recorded three or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances with the Rockies as road underdogs against NL East opponents.
Tyler Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with the Rockies as underdogs against NL East opponents.
German Marquez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances with the Rockies as underdogs.
Ezequiel Tovar has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Orlando Arcia has hit a home run in each of his last three Tuesday appearances at Nationals Park.

Rockies vs Nationals Prediction 
Colorado was able to get the comeback victory in game one of this series on Monday night and they finally have a little momentum, as they have won three of their last five games. The Rockies are just 8-30 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 15-22 at home. Washington is in the middle of a nine game losing streak, but they should be able to snap that here. The Nationals are starting Soroka, who has allowed 4, 0, and 4 earned runs in his last three starts. The Rockies are going with Senzatela, who has allowed 7, 0, and 7 earned runs in his last three outings. Take the Nationals -1.5 here. 

David Racey's Pick: Nationals -1.5