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Washington Nationals Expected to Prevail Over Colorado Rockies in Matchup at Nationals Park

The Colorado Rockies will be facing the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in the second game of their four-game series on Tuesday night. Antonio Senzatela with a 1-10 record and 7.23 ERA will be starting for the Rockies, while Michael Soroka with a 3-4 record and 5.14 ERA will be starting for the Nationals. Washington, with a 30-41 record, is the favorite to win this game as they have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Colorado.**This prediction was made before Monday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +175 | Nationals -195
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-118) | Nationals -1.5 (-102)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 66%.

Colorado vs Washington Stats

Colorado Rockies

Despite a tough start to the season, the Colorado Rockies have shown improvement in recent road games, winning four of their last six. They will look to continue their momentum with a win on Tuesday. However, their offensive statistics rank low in the league, with averages of 3.37 runs per game, a .224 batting average, .289 on base percentage, and .369 slugging percentage. Hunter Goodman has been a standout player for the Rockies, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. On the defensive side, the Rockies have struggled, giving up an average of 6.23 runs per game. Opponents have a .293 batting average against the Rockies, and they have a 5.62 ERA and 1.58 WHIP. With a power ranking of 30 and a record of 14-57, the Rockies are ranked 29th in offense and 30th in defense.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals have struggled in their recent games, losing eight of their last nine and falling to fourth place in the NL East. They will look to end their slump and improve their position in the division in their upcoming game on Tuesday. Washington's offense is ranked 18th in the league, averaging 4.15 runs per game with a .239 batting average. James Wood has been the standout batter for the team. On the defensive side, the Nationals are giving up an average of 5.04 runs per game, ranking 25th in the league. Their overall record is 30-41, with a power ranking of 14. In their most recent matchup, Washington lost 4-3 to the Mets with Soroka surrendering three hits and four runs in five innings.

Washington Nationals Favored to Win Against Colorado Rockies in Favorable Matchup

The Washington Nationals have a favorable matchup against the Colorado Rockies due to their recent performance and offensive capabilities against right-handed pitchers. The Rockies have lost three out of their last five games, while the Nationals have lost five out of their last six. With Antonio Senzatela struggling on the mound, giving up 14 runs in his last three starts, Washington is poised to have a strong offensive showing in this game. On the other hand, Colorado has struggled against right-handed pitchers and will face Mike Soroka who has only given up three runs in his last two home starts. Based on these factors, it is advisable to consider wagering on the Washington Nationals for this game.

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