Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Washington Nationals will look to improve on a 6-8 record when they take on the Colorado Rockies, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Saturday.

It's a pitching duel between Max Scherzer for the Washington Nationals (2-1 on the year) and Jon Gray for Colorado Rockies (1-2 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Washington Nationals in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -215 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.3-2.2 win for the Rockies on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals sport a record of 6-8 heading into this matchup, while the Colorado Rockies sit at 8-7 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Colorado injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 15 (Washington Nationals) and the No. 17 (Colorado Rockies) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Washington owns the No. 19 ranking for hits at 7.79 per game. By contrast, the Colorado Rockies are rated No. 23 in the same category at 7.6 per game.

Defensively, Colorado features the No. 16-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.89 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 27 at home, scoring 2.5 runs per game.