Nationals vs Rockies Prediction 8/26/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 26th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 62-72 this season after they split the first two games by scores of 13-3 and 1-3. In game two, Washington cut the deficit to 2-1 in the fourth inning, but couldn’t find anymore scoring in the loss. The Nationals recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Lile, who went 2-3 with one home run and one RBI. Alvarez allowed five hits and three earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Lord threw 2.1 innings in relief. Prior to this series, Washington lost all three against the Marlins and two out of three against the Rangers. 

This season, Washington has a 4.66 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .256 opponent batting average, while they have scored 696 runs with a .248 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 29 home runs and 92 RBIs, while James Wood has added 30 home runs and 73 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Matt Waldron, who is 1-2 with a 7.54 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP over 37.0 innings pitched this season. 

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 51-81 this year after they won game two by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday night. Colorado scored two runs in the fourth inning and one in the fifth to get the low scoring win. The Rockies recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Adams allowed three hits and one earned run over 4.0 innings, while Manfredi got the win and Romano picked up the save. Prior to this series, Colorado lost all three against the Guardians and all three against the Dodgers. 

This season, Colorado has a 5.55 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .288 opponent batting average, while they have scored 623 runs with a .252 batting average and a .321 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 35 home runs and 70 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Tanner Gordon, who is 0-4 with a 5.75 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP over 76.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Nationals have won each of their last six games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Rockies have lost 11 of their last 12 night games against NL opponents following a road win.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites following a loss.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 games as underdogs following a win.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The road team has won eight of the Rockies’ last nine games.
• The Nationals have lost seven of their last eight games against NL opponents.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in 16 of their last 18 road games against NL East opponents following a road win.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against the Rockies following a home loss.
• The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Rockies’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Nationals’ last six games as favorites against NL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Nationals’ last eight night games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Rockies’ last four games at Nationals Park.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Daylen Lile has hit a home run in three of the Nationals’ last four games as favorites.
• Daylen Lile has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last 13 night games against NL opponents that held a losing record.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Tanner Gordon has recorded four strikeouts in three of his last four appearances against NL East opponents.
• Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in four of his last seven appearances against NL East opponents.

Nationals vs Rockies Prediction 

Colorado snapped their long losing streak with a win on Tuesday night, but they have scored three runs or fewer in five straight games. The Rockies are 24-43 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 28-37 at home. Washington has also struggled recently and they have scored two runs or fewer in four of their last five. The Nationals are starting Waldron, who has allowed five earned runs in his last 2.1 innings, while Gordon has allowed 5, 0, 2, and 4 earned runs in his last four outings. Take the over here.