Rockies vs. Nationals Prediction
Is the betting total for tonight’s Rockies and Nationals game set too low? First pitch is set for 7:05PM ET.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Nationals are -150 money line favorites versus the Rockies, who have odds of +135 to pull off the upset. With German Marquez set to face Tanner Roark in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 9.5 runs.
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From Rotoworld: Marquez allowed two earned runs, three hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over seven innings in a win against the Pirates on Saturday. Marquez had a dismal month of June, going 1-2 with a 5.48 ERA over five outings. He has picked up the pace rather nicely in July, posting three consecutive victories and quality starts. He’ll look to extend that run in his next scheduled outing Friday in Washington opposite Stephen Strasburg.
Roark allowed two earned runs, three hits and a walk with a season-high 11 strikeouts over seven innings in a win Saturday in Arizona. After a disastrous June, going 1-4 with an 8.31 ERA across six starts, Roark is back to form. He is 2-0 with a 2.50 ERA, four walks and 18 strikeouts over 18 innings across three July outings. His next scheduled start is set for Thursday against the Brewers.
Bet Tonight’s Rockies vs. Nationals Game
OUR PREDICTION: The over is a perfect 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams. The over has also cashed in 10 of the Rockies’ last 12 games overall, is 5-1 in their last six road games, and has hit in eight of their last 10 games when facing a right-handed starter. On the other side, the over is 5-1-1 in the Nationals’ last seven home games versus a team with a winning road record and is 6-2-1 in Roark’s lat nine outings following a quality start in his last appearance.
FRIDAY MLB PREDICTION: ROCKIES/NATIONALS OVER 9.5