| MATCHUP | Colorado Rockies | Washington Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 50-80 | 61-71 |
| Spread | +1.5 -132 | -1.5 110 |
| Moneyline | +157 | -192 |
| Total | Over 8 (-119) | Under 8 (-101) |
| Where | Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia | |
| When | Monday, August 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:45 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Nationals Prediction for this MLB matchup on Sunday, August 23rd in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Preview
The Washington Nationals have a 61-71 record this season and sit in 4th place in the NL East. They have a 27-36 home record and are coming off a 2-6 road loss against the Marlins. They will face the Marlins and the Braves next.
The Washington Nationals have a .248 batting average this season, .324 OBP, and .430 Slugging percentage. Washington’s pitching staff has a 4.68 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. CJ Abrams is the Nationals’ best hitter with a .279 batting average, while leading the team in RBI with 91. James Wood adds a team-high 30 home runs.
Cade Cavalli (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Nationals, holding an 11-5 record, 3.22 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.
Colorado Rockies Preview
The Colorado Rockies have a 50-80 record this season and sit in 5th place in the NL West. They have a 23-42 road record and are coming off a 2-7 home loss against the Guardians. They will face the Braves and the Orioles next.
The Colorado Rockies have a .252 batting average this season, .322 OBP, and .416 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.54 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. Jake McCarthy is the Rockies’ best hitter with a .294 batting average. Hunter Goodman leads the team in RBI with 69, adding a team-high 34 home runs.
Ryan Feltner (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies, holding a 5-7 record, 5.97 ERA, and 1.53 WHIP.
Colorado Rockies @ Washington Nationals Betting Trends: August 24, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Cade Cavalli Record this season: 11-5 ERA: 3.22
- Home Record: 5-2
- Last 5 against Rockies: 1-0
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last nine night games against the Rockies following a road loss.
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 Monday games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games against the Rockies following a road loss.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in each of their last three night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight games.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryan Feltner Record this season: 5-7 ERA: 5.97
- Road Record: 1-4
- Last 5 against Nationals: 0-0
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The road team has won each of the Rockies’ last seven games.
- The Nationals have lost each of their last six games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against the Rockies following a loss.
- The Rockies have covered the run line each of their last seven Monday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rockies’ last four games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Nationals’ last four 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 Rockies’ last four night games against NL East opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in five of the Nationals’ last six night games.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Abimelec Ortiz has hit a home run in three of the Nationals’ last four home games.
- Cade Cavalli has recorded eight or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Cade Cavalli has recorded a win in each of his last six appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last 12 games as favorites against NL opponents.
- Nasim Nunez ranks 1st in the league in Steals (42) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances against NL East opponents.
- Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Jake McCarthy ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.294) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (183).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (652).
- The Rockies rank T1st in the league for doubles this season (238).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.54).
Rockies vs Nationals Prediction
The Nationals are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Rockies but are 1-3 in their last 4 meetings in Washington.
In this Rockies vs Nationals Prediction, the Nationals are coming as -180 home favorites. I like the Nationals in this one, as they are facing a struggling Rockies squad that has six consecutive losses. The Nats also have the pitching edge as Cavalli will go up against Feltner, and Cavalli has back-to-back shutouts, while Feltner has been terrible this season and in very bad form lately. The Rockies’ offense has been ice-cold, scoring just 2.5 runs per game against righties in their last 5. Take the Nationals in this one.