Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies 6/22/24 – As MLB season 2024 advances, the Washington Nationals (35-37) face the Colorado Rockies (25-48). Given Washington Nationals’ slightly better standing in MLB rankings, Saturday, June 22, 2024’s Coors Field match could prove pivotal to either team’s chances; thus making checking premier online betting websites crucial in placing bets as odds may still change prior to game time.
Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies 6/22/24
| When: | Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 9:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Coors Field |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies 6/22/24
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Nationals | TBD | TBD | TBD |  |
| Rockies | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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Though betting odds remain unknown at present, trends suggest the Nationals might hold the edge over their opponent. Both teams have struggled but the Nationals appear more reliable on the road. Bettors should keep an eye out for final lines as these may provide opportunities.
Mitchell Parker (5-3, 3.06 ERA) vs. Cal Quantrill (6-5, 3.43 ERA)
Mitchell Parker of the Washington Nationals has been an exceptional pitcher this season with his 5-3 record and 3.06 ERA, along with impressive strikeout and walk numbers (50 K compared to 15 walks allowed), showing impressive control of pitches while keeping opposing batters off-balance and off balance with their swings and misses. Furthermore, Parker’s ability to limit homer runs to only six thus far will come in handy at Coors Field as a known hotbed of home run hitting.
Cal Quantrill of the Colorado Rockies stands in contrast to Parker with a 6-5 record and 3.43 ERA. His WHIP of 1.3 may be slightly higher, yet still shows effective management of game situations despite permitting more hitters to reach base. Quantrill also displayed deficiencies in pitch control this season by yielding 33 walks against only 59 strikeouts; an issue exploited by Washington Nationals pitchers who know how to capitalize on such mistakes. Adding fuel to fire, Quantrill has given up eight home runs this season which could prove troublesome against his Nationals counterpart.
National Metrics: A Closer Look
Washington Nationals come into this game with an average batting average of .234, featuring an impressively low slugging percentage of just .360. Their pitching staff, sporting an ERA of 3.85 and WHIP of 1.28 has also proven reliable; combined together these statistics depict an offense which relies more heavily on pitching and defense in order to win games than on hitting alone.
Rocky Road for Colorado
Colorado Rockies boast a slightly better team batting average at .244, as well as an increased slugging percentage of .393. However, their pitching struggles show with an ERA of 5.62 and WHIP of 1.55, showing issues controlling opposing hitters; an issue which will play into their match against Washington Nationals when scoring is key to victory.
Trends
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
Nationals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Washington Nationals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Nationals are 24-14 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Nationals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 15 of Nationals’ 34 last games at home
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Colorado Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Rockies are 18-20 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Rockies’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 17 of Rockies’ 35 last games at home
Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Picks
Analyzing all the data and also recent games, the Washington Nationals look more solid and chimera throughout the season. Their competitive advantage is the ability to pitch, particularly with Parker on the field which is likely to win them a game at Coors Field. If the pitching fails the Rockies who are so powerful at bat may be overwhelmed on the scoring thereof.
On the betting aspect, the more conservative choice of taking the home team seems a bit more favorable due in large part to the Nationals’ performance both straight up and against the spread as visitors. As for baseball expert free picks, it is advised to observe any movement in the moneyline and spread closer to the game’s start, with a potential inclination toward going OVER the total based on the characteristics at Coors Field.
Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Rockies 4.
