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Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park.
The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Jake Bird in this game. Bird has a 2-0 record and a 4.03 ERA this season.
The Nationals will counter Bird with Patrick Corbin. Left hander Corbin has a 4.97 ERA to go along with a 6-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -136-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total opened at 9.
Washington won its last outing, a 6-1 result against the Giants on July 23. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Colorado was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Marlins. Bettors on Miami at -270 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Colorado:
Team record: 39-60 SU
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
Washington:
Team record: 41-58 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games
Next up:
Colorado at Washington Tuesday, July 25