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2022 MLB Handicapping
(8-16) Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies (13-9)
Date: Thursday, May 5th, 2022
Time: 3:10 PM ET
Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
Projected Pitchers: Aaron Sanchez vs. Antonio Senzatela
MLB Moneyline Odds: Nationals +115 | Rockies -135
MLB run line Betting Odds: Nationals +1.5 | Rockies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 11
The Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies face off on Thursday in an MLB game at Coors FIeld. On Tuesday it was the Nationals that were able to secure the 10-2 victory.
Washington Nationals
The Naitonals come into this game with a 9-16 record overall and on the run line they have gone 10-15. Even though they have struggled, away from home they are actually 6-5 and will look to build on that here.
The Nationals are averaging 4.2 runs per game while their pitching staff is giving up 5.2 runs per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while their pitching is ranked 27th, and they need to get good pitching in this game. Josh Bell has been the top offensive player hitting three home runs and driving in 18 RBIs.
Getting the start for the Nationals is Aaron Sanchez who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 6.75. In 12 innings so far this year he has given up seven runs.
Colorado Rockies
On the other side of this matchup is the Colorado Rockies who sit with a 13-10 record overall and on the run line they have gone 11-12. N the first game of this series the offense didn’t give them a chance.
The Rockies are averaging 4.61 runs per game while giving up 5.21 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th best in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 28th. The Rockies have a batting average of .262 which is 1st in the MLB.
Getting the start for the Rockies is Antonio Senzatela who sits with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 3.36. In his last start against the Reds he went 6.1 innings giving up seven hits and one run .
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Rockies are 5-0 in Senzatelas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rockies are 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Rockies are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
- Nationals are 4-22 in their last 26 Thursday games.
- Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 Thursday games.
- Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Prediction:
Aaron Sanchez has had issues this season and this game is going to get out of hand early. Look for Rockies bats to be hot in this game, and this game is going to get out of hand early. Back the Rockies on the run line.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Rockies -1.5
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