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Washington Nationals Favored to Take on Colorado Rockies in Three-Game Series Starting Tuesday

The Colorado Rockies (46-79) are set to face the Washington Nationals (56-69) in a three-game series starting Tuesday. The Rockies are coming off a series win against the San Diego Padres, while the Nationals recently lost three of four games to the Phillies. Austin Gomber (ERA: 4.82) will be on the mound for Colorado, and DJ Herz (ERA: 4.25) will start for Washington. The Nationals are favored to win with a betting line opening at -148 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +136 | Nationals -148
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-159) | Nationals -1.5 (+141)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 60%.

Colorado vs Washington Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are currently 46-79 for the season and recently won a series against the San Diego Padres at home. Their offense is ranked 14th in batting average, 22nd in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging percentage in the majors, but these numbers drop when playing on the road. Against certain pitchers, some Rockies players have had success at the plate. Left-hander Andrew Gomber will be starting for the team with a 3-8 record and a 4.82 ERA. The team's overall ERA is 5.55, which ranks 30th in the league. Despite a power ranking of 27, the Rockies are ranked 17th in offense but 30th in defense, allowing an average of 5.88 points to be scored against them per game.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals recently lost a four-game series to the Philadelphia Phillies, but managed to win the final game. They will be returning home and starting left-hander DJ Herz, who has a 2-5 record with a 4.25 ERA. In his last start, he allowed two runs in six innings against Baltimore. Herz has a career 0-0 record with a 7.36 ERA against Colorado. The Nationals have a team ERA of 4.38, ranking 24th in the league. Offensively, Washington has struggled this season, ranking 15th in slash lines at .244/.311/.376. At home, they are slashing .245/.312/.379. Against Colorado's Gomber, Adams hits .500 in six at-bats, Call hits .400 in five at-bats, while Abrams is 0-for-3 and Ruiz is 0-for-2. The Nationals have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 19th in offense, scoring an average of 4.23 runs per game. Their defense ranks 26th, giving up an average of 4.81 runs per game. Overall, Washington has a 56-69 record. In their last three matchups, Colorado won 2-1 against the Nationals.

Nationals Favored to Excel Against Rockies in Home Game

Despite facing challenges this season, both Washington and Colorado present an opportunity for the Nationals to excel in this upcoming home game. The Nationals have shown strength in their offensive capabilities, giving them an advantage over the Rockies. Additionally, with a home record of 7-7 as the favored team, Washington is in a favorable position to secure a victory. Conversely, the Rockies have struggled on the road, holding a record of 17-46 as underdogs, indicating potential difficulties for them in this match-up. Taking into consideration these factors, it is recommended to place a wager on the Nationals to win on the Moneyline at -142.

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