In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Nationals Prediction for this MLB matchup on Tuesday, August 25th in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Preview
The Washington Nationals have a 62-71 record this season and sit in fourth place in the NL East. They have a 28-36 home record and are coming off a 13-3 home win against the Colorado Rockies. They will face the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves next.
The Washington Nationals have a .249 batting average this season, .325 OBP, and .431 slugging percentage. Washington’s pitching staff has a 4.67 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. CJ Abrams is the Nationals’ best hitter with a .278 batting average, while leading the team in RBI with 92. James Wood adds a team-high 30 home runs.
Andrew Alvarez (LHP) is the projected starting pitcher for the Nationals, holding a 2-5 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.
Colorado Rockies Preview
The Colorado Rockies have a 50-81 record this season and sit in fifth place in the NL West. They have a 23-43 road record and are coming off a 3-13 road loss against the Washington Nationals. They will face the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants next.
The Colorado Rockies have a .252 batting average this season, .322 OBP, and .416 slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.59 ERA and 1.53 WHIP. Jake McCarthy is the Rockies’ best hitter with a .294 batting average. Hunter Goodman leads the team in RBI with 69, also adding a team-high 34 home runs.
Mason Adams (RHP) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies and he will make his MLB debut today.
Colorado Rockies @ Washington Nationals Betting Trends: August 25, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Alvarez Record this season: 2-5 ERA: 3.60
- Home Record: 1-2
- Last 5 against Rockies: 0-0
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last seven games.
- The home team has won 10 of the Nationals’ last 11 games.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last six home games against NL West opponents.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in three of their last four night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in each of their last five Tuesday home games.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last nine games.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: TBD
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Nationals have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Rockies have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in 12 of their last 15 road games against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Rockies’ last eight road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Nationals’ last five games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Nationals’ last seven Tuesday games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in four of the Rockies’ last five night games against National League opponents.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has hit at least one home run in three of the Nationals’ last five games as favorites against NL West opponents.
- Andrew Alvarez has recorded five strikeouts in four of his last five home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last 13 games as favorites against NL opponents.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Willi Castro has hit a home run in each of the Rockies’ last two night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (695).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (184).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.59).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (886).
Rockies vs Nationals Prediction
The Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Rockies and have won their last two meetings in Washington.
In this Rockies vs Nationals Prediction, the Nationals are coming as -145 home favorites. I like the Nationals in this one with Alvarez on the mound, who has been in excellent form, having given up two runs or less in each of his last five starts. He will face a struggling Rockies offense that scores just 2.5 runs per game in their last 5, they have a 5.64 bullpen ERA in that span and have been weaker against lefties this season. Take the Nationals to win this one at home.