Rockies vs Nationals Prediction 8/27/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, August 27th 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 52-81 this year after they won two of the first three games by scores of 3-13, 3-1, and 13-1. In game three, Colorado trailed 1-0 in the second inning, but they scored the last 13 runs to get the big win. The Rockies recorded 15 hits in the game and they were led by Norby, who went 2-4 with one home run and five RBIs. Gordon allowed six hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings for the win, while Agnos threw two innings in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado lost all three against the Guardians and all three against the Dodgers. 

This season, Colorado has a 5.52 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .288 opponent batting average, while they have scored 636 runs with a .253 batting average and a .323 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 36 home runs and 72 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Gabriel Hughes, who is 0-5 with a 6.54 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 42.2 innings pitched this year. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 62-73 this season after they lost game three by a score of 1-13 last night. Washington led 1-0 in the second inning, but they went scoreless over the last seven innings in the loss. The Nationals recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Chaparro, who went 3-4 with one home run and one RBI. Waldron allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 2.0 innings, while Dion allowed four earned runs over 2.2 innings for the loss. Prior to this series, Washington lost all three against the Marlins and two out of three against the Rangers. 

This season, Washington has a 4.72 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .257 opponent batting average, while they have scored 697 runs with a .248 batting average and a .323 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 Jake Irvin, who is 2-8 with a 5.82 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 77.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last eight Thursday day road games against NL East opponents.
• The Nationals have won each of their last four day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a loss.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six day games against NL opponents following a road win.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against NL opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Rockies have won eight of their last 10 games as road underdogs against NL East opponents following a road win.
• The Nationals have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Rockies following a home loss.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 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 home games against the Rockies following a home loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Nationals’ last seven day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Rockies’ last six road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Nationals’ last eight home games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Rockies’ last four games against NL opponents.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Jake Irvin has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his nine previous appearances in day games against NL teams that held a losing record.
• Daylen Lile has hit a home run in two of the Nationals’ last three games against the Rockies.
• Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in 15 of his last 16 appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Connor Norby has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rockies’ last 11 games.
• Hunter Goodman has hit at least one home run in four of his five previous appearances at Nationals Park.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nationals rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (664).
• The Nationals rank 1st in the league for slugging percentage this season (.430).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (903).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.288).

Rockies vs Nationals Prediction

Colorado comes into this matchup looking for a much needed series win and they have allowed one run in back to back games. The Rockies are 25-43 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 28-38 at home. Washington has lost five of their last six games and they have scored two runs or fewer in four of their last five. The Nationals are starting Irvin, who has allowed 4+ earned runs in four of his last five starts, while Hughes has allowed 3, 7, 7, 5, and 3 earned runs in his last five outings. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 9.5