MLB Handicapping: Nationals vs Rockies

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Coors Field. The Nationals will trot John Lannan out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Lannan has a 1-2 record and a 6.34 ERA this season. Meanwhile, it'll be Jhoulys Chacin who starts for the Rockies. Righthander Chacin is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Roger Bernadina smacked two home runs and drove in three runs to lead the Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Mets on Wednesday, as +145 underdogs. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. Tyler Clippard collected the win in relief for the Nationals, and Matt Capps closed out the ninth for his 14th save. Miguel Olivo went 5-for-5 and belted a walkoff home run in the 10th inning on Wednesday, as the Rockies beat the Phillies 4-3 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. The Rockies won that game as a +168 underdog, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. Brad Hawpe drove in three runs for the Rockies, and Joe Beimel tossed just over an inning of relief to earn the win. Chad Durbin allowed the winning home run and was tagged with the loss for the Phillies, who were -188 favorites. Team records: Washington: 19-15 SU Colorado: 16-17 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Colorado Washington is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Colorado Colorado is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington Colorado is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Washington Next up: Colorado home to Washington, Friday, May 14 Show you support of the free information by clinking on the links and making a purchase in our sports store. Airline and hotel reservations, tickets to all events, listen to NFL games and so much more. Don't forget great stock tips as well!