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Nationals vs. Rockies Prediction and Odds for Thursday, May 5 - (Washington's Bats Killing it at the Plate)

By Matt De Saro

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The Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies conclude their three-game series today from Coors Field in Denver.

Washington looked like one of the worst teams in the NL during the first month of play, but are showing signs of life this week. The Nats' offense has been on fire in that span, scoring a combined 35 runs in their last three wins entering Wednesday. Good thing too because their pitching staff allowed 18 runs combined against the Giants. 

The Rockies, meanwhile, are quickly sliding back down the NL West standings despite their win last night. There was a point when the Rockies were contending for the top spot at 6-2. But, after a four-game sweep by the Phillies, the Rockies are in fourth place. They did sweep their last series, but it was against the Reds who are setting records for how bad they are playing. I’m not sold on this team being very good at all and this series is proving that already. 

Here are the odds for this game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook. 

Nationals vs. Rockies Odds, Run Line, and Total

Run Line

  • Nationals: +1.5 (-165)
  • Rockies: -1.5 (+135)

Moneyline:

  • Nationals +125
  • Rockies: -135

Total:

  • 10.5 (Over -120/Under +100)

Nationals vs. Rockies Prediction and Pick

I’ll start by saying I try to shy away from OVER bets at Coors Field as the odds tend to be weighted a bit heavy in these games. I also realize that this year has been very bad for people betting over on totals. There are only seven teams who are hitting over at a rate of 50 percent or higher. Colorado is one of them while the Nats are just outside that bubble at 48.7 percent. 

But, the Nationals went over in each game of the Giants series and the first game of this series. Those four games went over by an average of 6.25 runs which is significant. Meanwhile, the Rockies are 6-1 on the over in their last two series. 

Aaron Sanchez is starting for the Astros here and he has been largely ineffective in two starts. He has an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.39. He also gives up an awful lot of fly balls which could be an issue at Coors. Antonio Senzatela gets the nod for Colorado in what will be his fifth start. Senzatela has been decent with a 3.66 ERA and 1.83 WHIP. But the Rockies have the highest bullpen ERA in the league at 4.85. 

All signs point to another big game for the scoreboard operator in Denver. 

Pick: OVER 10.5 (-120)

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