Nationals vs. Rockies Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks 5/26/2022

The Colorado Rockies (20-23), led by Brendan Rodgers on a 12-game hitting streak, will meet the Washington Nationals (15-30) Thursday at Nationals Park. The Nationals are -115 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 7:05 PM ET . Patrick Corbin starts for Washington while German Marquez is Colorado’s starter for the contest.

Nationals vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Nationals vs. Rockies

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (-104) and Over (8.5)

Nationals vs. Rockies Game Info

• Washington Nationals probable starting pitcher: Patrick Corbin
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: Germán Márquez
• Game Day: Thursday, May 26, 2022
• Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Stadium: Nationals Park

Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

Nationals Starter Patrick Corbin

• Corbin gets the start for the Nationals, his 10th of the season. He is 0-7 with a 6.60 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his most recent time out on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers, the left-hander threw five innings, allowing five earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
• The 32-year-old has an ERA of 6.60, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in nine games this season. Opposing hitters have a .295 batting average against him.
• Corbin heads into this game with two quality starts under his belt this season.
• Corbin is seeking his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.3 frames per appearance on the hill.
• The opposing Rockies offense has a collective .263 batting average, and is second in the league with 384 total hits and eighth in MLB action with 198 runs scored. It has the ninth-ranked slugging percentage (.403) and ranks 15th in home runs (41) in all of MLB.
• Corbin has pitched eight innings, giving up three earned runs on nine hits while striking out three against the Rockies this season.

Rockies Starter Germán Márquez

• Marquez (1-4) will take the mound for the Rockies, his ninth start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up four earned runs in six innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the New York Mets.
• The 27-year-old has pitched in eight games this season with an ERA of 6.14 and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .315.
• He has three quality starts in eight chances this season.
• Marquez has four starts in a row of five innings or more.
• The Nationals rank fifth in MLB with a .250 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 23rd in the league (.354) and 27 home runs.
• The right-hander has allowed the Nationals to go 10-for-22 with two doubles, two home runs and seven RBI in five innings this season.
• Among qualified pitchers this year, the 27-year-old’s 6.14 ERA ranks 57th, 1.591 WHIP ranks 58th, and 8.0 K/9 ranks 34th.

Nationals Betting Picks & Insights

• The Nationals have been favorites in five games this season and won two (40%) of those contests.
• Washington has entered five games this season favored by -115 or more and is 2-3 in those contests.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Nationals.
• Washington and its opponents have hit the over in 21 of their 45 games with a total this season.
• The Nationals are 17-28-0 against the spread in their 45 chances this season.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have been chosen as underdogs in 30 games this year and have walked away with the win 12 times (40%) in those games.
• This year, Colorado has won 12 of 29 games when listed as at least -104 or worse on the moneyline.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rockies have a 51% chance of pulling out a win.
• Colorado and their opponents have hit the over in 23 of their 43 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Rockies have an against the spread record of 20-23-0 in 43 games with a line this season.

Nationals Leaders & Batting Stats

• Juan Soto has hit a team-high eight home runs.
• Soto’s home runs place him 27th in MLB, and he ranks 153rd in RBI.
• Josh Bell has a club-high 23 runs batted in and .296 batting average.
• Bell is 96th in homers and 37th in RBI among all major league batters this year.
• Bell has three straight games with at least one hit. In his last five games he is hitting .200 with an RBI.
• Nelson Cruz has sent home a team-high 23 runs batted in.
• Cruz has at least one base hit in six straight games. In his last 10 games he is batting .368 with three doubles, two walks and six RBI.
• Keibert Ruiz is hitting .283 with 10 doubles, a home run and 10 walks.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron leads the squad with a batting average of .314, and paces the Rockies in home runs, with 12 and runs batted in with 33.
• Among all batters in the big leagues, Cron’s home run total ranks second and his RBI tally ranks sixth.
• Connor Joe has six doubles, two triples, four home runs and 20 walks while batting .281.
• Joe is currently 96th in home runs and 179th in RBI in the big leagues.
• Charlie Blackmon is batting .221 with seven doubles, six home runs and 13 walks.
• Ryan McMahon is hitting .261 with nine doubles, a triple, four home runs and 18 walks.

Betting Tips for Nationals vs. Rockies

We have the Rockies on the moneyline at -104 on the moneyline as our best bet in this contest after analyzing all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.