Check Nationals vs. Rockies prediction for today here. The Washington Nationals (7-12) head west to face the Colorado Rockies (3-15) in the first game of a weekend series at Coors Field. First pitch is set for 8:40 p.m. ET on Friday, April 18, with coverage on MASN and COLR. Both teams come in on losing streaks — Washington has dropped two straight, while Colorado is reeling with six consecutive losses.
MacKenzie Gore gets the nod for the Nationals, while Chase Dollander will make his third start of the season for the Rockies.
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📺 Where To Watch Nationals vs. Rockies? (April 18, 2025)
| Detail | Info |
| Date | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
| Time | 8:40 p.m. ET |
| Location | Coors Field, Denver, CO |
| TV | COLR and MASN |
💸 Nationals vs. Rockies Odds
| Bet Type | Nationals | Rockies |
| Moneyline | -135 | +114 |
| Spread | -1.5 (+125) | +1.5 (-150) |
| Total Runs | Over 9 (-110) | Under 9 (-110) |
Odds are subject to change. Check on FanDuel, Caesars and bet365 for latest updates.
📈 Betting Trends
- The Nationals are 1-2 as moneyline favorites this season, including 0-1 when favored at -135 or shorter.
- Colorado is 2-14 as an underdog and just 1-13 when listed at +114 or longer.
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of 19 games for Washington.
- The Rockies have gone OVER in 6 of 18 games this season.
🔥 Starting Pitching Matchup
🧢 Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (1-2, 3.52 ERA)
- 23.2 IP, 32 K, .271 BAA, 12.5 K/9
- Last start: April 13 at MIA – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 7 K
- 4 starts in 2025; ERA under 4.00 in three of four outings
🏔️ Rockies: Chase Dollander (1-1, 5.06 ERA)
- 10.2 IP, 13 K, 1.22 WHIP
- Last start: April 12 at SD – 5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 7 K
- Holding opponents to a respectable WHIP despite high ERA
🧢 Nationals Player Insights
- James Wood leads the team with 6 HR and 13 RBI, batting .229
- Keibert Ruiz is the team’s hottest hitter at .317 AVG
- Nate Lowe has 3 HR, 16 RBI, and is hitting .284
- Alex Call owns a .415 OBP and .400 SLG
🏔️ Rockies Player Insights
- Brenton Doyle leads the team in both HR (3) and RBI (12), hitting .315
- Kyle Farmer is batting .345, the highest on the team
- Hunter Goodman also has 3 HR
- Mickey Moniak adds power depth with 2 HR, 2B, 3B, and 4 walks
🏥 Injury Report
🧢 Nationals
- C.J. Abrams (10-Day IL, Hip)
- Paul DeJong (10-Day IL, Face)
- Mike Soroka, Cade Cavalli, Derek Law, Orlando Ribalta (15-Day IL)
- Josiah Gray, Mason Thompson, DJ Herz (60-Day IL)
🏔️ Rockies
- Kristopher Bryant, Thairo Estrada, Tyler Freeman (10-Day IL)
- Austin Gomber (15-Day IL)
- Jeff Criswell (60-Day IL)
- Brenton Doyle (Day-to-day, Quadricep)
🎯 Top Player Prop Picks
- James Wood Over 0.5 HR (+350) – 6 HR on the year, solid power spot at Coors
- Keibert Ruiz Over 1.5 Total Bases (+110) – Red-hot bat in the middle of the order
- Brenton Doyle Over 0.5 RBI (+120) – Rockies’ best run producer lately
💥 ClutchBuzz Same-Game Parlay (Risky Value +650)
- Nationals Moneyline (-135)
- James Wood Anytime HR (+350)
- Under 9 Total Runs (-110)
🧠 Nationals vs. Rockies Prediction
The Nationals have the better starter on the mound in Gore, and the Rockies have struggled mightily to string together offense — even at home. Washington’s key bats like Wood, Ruiz, and Lowe should give them enough juice to snap their skid and extend Colorado’s losing streak.
- Final Score Prediction: Nationals 5, Rockies 4
- Best Bet: Nationals Moneyline (-135)
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
