Colorado Rockies @ Washington Nationals - June 18, 2025

As a seasoned bettor, I’ve seen my fair share of ups and downs in the world of MLB betting. Today, we have a matchup that’s got me buzzing with anticipation: the Colorado Rockies taking on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Both teams are looking for redemption, but one is riding a wave of momentum while the other is in free fall.

Let’s break it down. The Rockies are coming off an impressive win against these same Nationals, taking them down 10-6 in their last outing. That victory snapped a streak of losses and seems to have sparked something within this team. Now, they’re looking to build on that momentum with three straight wins under their belt. Their recent record shows they’re not just playing for pride; they’ve gone 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in recent games.

On the flip side, we have the Nationals who are struggling like it’s nobody’s business – sitting on a ten-game losing streak! They’ve lost five straight both straight up and against the spread. To say they need a win would be an understatement; they’re desperate to turn this ship around before it sinks any further.

Now let’s talk pitching. The Rockies will send Germán Márquez to the mound, who has had his struggles this season with a dismal 2-8 record and an inflated ERA hovering around 6.6. He’s shown flashes of brilliance but hasn’t been consistent enough to instill confidence among bettors – or fans for that matter.

Mitchell Parker takes the hill for Washington with a slightly better record at 4-7 and an ERA just below 5 at around 4.9. While Parker hasn’t been stellar either, he may hold the edge here simply by virtue of being at home and facing a Rockies lineup that has struggled mightily throughout this season.

When it comes to batting stats, there’s no contest here either: The Nationals average over four runs per game compared to Colorado’s meager total of about three and change. Both teams struggle with their batting averages—Washington at .234 versus Colorado’s lowly .218—but if there’s ever a time for Washington to bounce back offensively, it could very well be today against Márquez.

Oddsmakers opened with Washington as -189 moneyline favorites which feels like an accurate line given Colorado’s struggles historically on the road and current form. However, I wouldn’t shy away from considering them as part of your parlay today if you’re feeling lucky!

As far as total runs go? With both pitchers struggling and hitting stats suggesting potential fireworks at batters’ boxes today, I’m leaning towards betting on OVER 9.5 runs being eclipsed yet again.

In conclusion, I predict Washington will manage to snap their losing streak tonight against Colorado due largely to home-field advantage and facing off against Márquez who hasn’t proven reliable this season thus far. Lock in those bets wisely—this game could be more explosive than anyone anticipates!