Nationals-Rockies Pointers

The Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Coors Field. The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander John Lannan in this game. Lannan has a 6-11 record and a 3.61 ERA this season. Lannan's opponent in this one will be Jorge De La Rosa. The Rockies lefthander has a 7.15 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Willie Harris was 2-for-5 with a two-run jack and three runs batted in to lead the Nationals past the Rockies 9-4 on Monday night. Washington won as +190 road underdogs as the game played over the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers. Jesus Flores went 2-for-5 with a solo shot and two RBIs for the Nationals, while winning pitcher Tim Redding gave up four runs over five innings for Washington. Brad Hawpe was 2-for-4 with two RBIs for Colorado, as Aaron Cook allowed four earned runs over 5 2-3 innings to take the defeat for the Rockies. Current streak: Washington has won 4 straight games. Team records: Washington: 42-70 SU Colorado: 51-63 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Colorado are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 3-7 After a win are 4-6 Colorado most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home Colorado is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home Next up: Colorado home to Washington, Wednesday, August 6