Rockies vs Nationals Prediction 8/25/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 25th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 50-81 this season after they lost game one by a score of 3-13 on Monday night. Colorado led 2-0 in the fifth inning, but they allowed the next 10 runs for the ugly loss. The Rockies recorded seven hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Tovar, who went 2-2 with one home run and one RBI. Feltner allowed six hits and five earned runs over 5.2 innings for the loss, while Adams allowed five earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado lost all three against the Guardians and all three against the Dodgers. 

This season, Colorado has a 5.59 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP and a .289 opponent batting average, while they have scored 620 runs with a .252 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 34 home runs and 69 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Mason Adams, who is making his first appearance of the season. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 62-71 this year after they won game one by a score of 13-3 last night. Washington scored five runs in the fifth inning and three more in the sixth inning to pull away with the win. The Nationals recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Lile, who went 3-5 with one home run and five RBIs. Cavalli allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Beeter allowed one earned run 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 4.67 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .257 opponent batting average, while they have scored 695 runs with a .249 batting average and a .325 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 Andrew Alvarez, who is 2-5 with a 3.60 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP over 80.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last seven games against NL East opponents following a road loss.
• The home team has won each of the Nationals’ last five games.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Nationals have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games at Nationals Park against opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Nationals have lost four of their last five games as favorites against NL West opponents following a home win.
• The road team has won seven of the Rockies’ last eight games.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against NL West opponents following a home win.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in 12 of their last 15 games as road underdogs against NL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Rockies’ last four road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Nationals’ last five night games after playing the previous day 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 night games.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in four of the Rockies’ last five night games against NL East opponents.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Andrew Alvarez has recorded five strikeouts in four of his last five appearances at Nationals Park against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Daylen Lile has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last 12 night games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Abimelec Ortiz has hit a home run in two of the Nationals’ last three home games.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• TJ Rumfield has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rockies’ last 10 night games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in four of his last six appearances against NL East opponents.

Rockies vs Nationals Prediction

Washington snapped their losing streak with a win on Monday night, but they have scored two runs or fewer in four of their last five games. The Nationals are 28-36 at home this year, while the Rockies are 23-43 on the road. Colorado continues their long losing streak and they have scored three runs or fewer in four straight. The Rockies are starting Adams, who is making his first appearance, while Alvarez has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight outings. Take the Nationals to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Nationals ML