Nationals vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 20

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, August 20, 2024

On Tuesday, August 20, C.J. Abrams’ Washington Nationals (56-69) host Brenton Doyle’s Colorado Rockies (46-79) at Nationals Park. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Bookmakers have tabbed the Nationals (-155) as moneyline favorites versus the Rockies (+125). This contest’s total is 8.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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Nationals vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Nationals Park
  • TV Channel: COLR
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Nationals -155
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +125
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • DJ Herz (2-5) takes the mound for the Nationals in his 13th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.25 ERA in 55 2/3 innings pitched, with 68 strikeouts.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday, the left-hander threw six innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Herz has two quality starts this year.
  • Herz heads into this game with six outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals have hit 103 home runs this season, the lowest total in MLB action.
  • Washington ranks 24th in MLB, slugging .376.
  • The Nationals have the 14th-ranked batting average in the majors (.244).
  • Washington has the No. 19 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.2 runs per game (530 total runs).
  • The Nationals’ .311 on-base percentage ranks 14th in MLB.
  • The Nationals strike out 7.5 times per game to rank fifth in MLB.
  • Washington’s 4.38 team ERA ranks 24th among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Washington has a collective 8.1 K/9, which ranks 25th in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Nationals combine for the fourth-worst WHIP in baseball (1.350).

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