Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, April 8th 2023.
Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers and freebies for you. Get your deposit bonus and also a year of free RotoBaller Premium access for all sports and all tools ($450 value), when you sign up with a new account today! After you're signed up, use our picks in this article for spreads, totals, and props to win big.
In addition to all of our other betting content and advice, we have now added daily betting analysis articles and betting recommendations for each MLB game. Every single game on the MLB schedule will have its own betting analysis, betting breakdown and betting picks, every single day! We hope you enjoy, and good luck RotoBallers.
Featured Promo: Get any Props Premium Pass for 50% off using code WINNING. Win more with our two new Props Optimizer tools -- one for PrizePicks Props, and one for Sportsbook Betting Props. Find optimal prop bets and get our recommended picks daily! Go Premium, Win More!
Today's Betting Overview - Nationals vs. Rockies
The Nationals take on the Rockies on Saturday, April 8th 2023 at Coors Field, Denver. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (2-6) vs. Colorado Rockies (3-5)
- Date: Saturday, April 8th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Coors Field, Denver
Today's MLB Sportsbook Odds - Nationals vs. Rockies
- Caesars Sportsbook MLB Odds
- BetMGM Sportsbook MLB Odds
- DraftKings Sportsbook MLB Odds
- PointsBet Sportsbook MLB Odds
- FanDuel Sportsbook MLB Odds
If you are new to any of these sportsbooks, be sure to take advantage of the promo offers:
Featured Promo: Get any VIP Betting Premium Pass for 50% off using code WINNING. Win more with exclusive betting picks from proven winners across 9 sports! Find optimal bets with our Betting Picks Tool and Bet Weighting Tool and follow along in our VIP chat rooms! Go Premium, Win More!
Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Washington Nationals come into this road contest vs Colorado with a below .500 record (2-6). In the NL East standings, the team ranks 5th. Heading into today's game, the Nationals will look to pick up a win on the road, as they have gone just 1-1 when playing away from home.
As of now, Washington has an average run margin of -2.1 runs per game. The Nationals have an overall runline record of 3-5 and are on a runline losing streak of two games. Washington has faced underdog status in each of their eight games so far. The team's over/under mark comes in at 4-3.
Trevor Williams gets the start for the Nationals with a below .500 record at 0-1. With an ERA of 5.40, Trevor Williams has had his struggles on the mound. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .316 against him. So far, Williams has given up two home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .374. With a total of one walk, Williams has a WHIP of 1.40.
Offensively, Washington is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 3.4 runs per game. The Nationals have combined to hit .264, which ranks 8th in the league. So far, home runs have been elusive for the team, as they rank 29th in the league, at four home runs. To date, Washington has the MLB's 11th best OBP at .332.
Colorado Rockies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Washington, the Rockies have a record of just 3-5. This places the team 5th in the NL West. The Rockies hope to avoid dropping below .500 at home, as they are currently 1-1 at Coors Field.
Colorado's average run margin currently sits at -1.8 runs per game. The Rockies have covered two straight games against the runline and have an overall record vs. the runline of 2-6. As the favorite, Colorado has a straight-up mark of 1-1 and 0-2 vs. the runline. On the other side, they are 2-4 against the runline as underdogs and 2-4 straight-up. This includes an over/under record of 4-4.
Austin Gomber gets the starting nod for Colorado, looking to improve his overall record of 0-1. Austin Gomber will take the mound with an ERA of 4.50. Currently, opponents are batting just .182 against the left-hander. So far, Gomber has given up two home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .279. Gomber's WHIP of .83 comes along with a total of one walk allowed.
Colorado's offense comes into this game averaging 3.5 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Rockies' combined batting average currently sits at .248, placing them 16th in the league. So far, the team is the 19th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of seven deep shots. Colorado's overall OBP of .296 puts them 24th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Nationals vs. Rockies
Heading into today's matchup between Colorado and Washington, the Rockies are the betting favorite at -142 on the moneyline. Colorado's implied win probability sits at 58.68%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Rockies on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rockies Moneyline
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!
More Fantasy Baseball Analysis