Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 7/20/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Rockies Prediction for this MLB matchup on Monday, July 20th in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Colorado Rockies Preview

The Colorado Rockies have a 40-61 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the NL West. They have a 23-27 home record and are coming off a 6-9 home loss against the Reds. They will face the Brewers and the Padres next.

The Colorado Rockies have a .255 batting average this season, .326 OBP and .420 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.42 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. Jake McCarthy is the team’s best hitter with a .302 batting average. Hunter Goodman leads the team in RBI with 56, adding a team-high 30 home runs.

Kyle Freeland (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, and he has a 2-8 record, 7.36 ERA and 1.57 WHIP.

Washington Nationals Preview

The Washington Nationals have a 50-50 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the NL East. They have a 30-19 away record and are coming off a 5-2 road win against the Athletics. They will face the Dbacks and the Blue Jays next.

The Washington Nationals have a .251 batting average this season, .326 OBP and .438 Slugging percentage. Washington’s pitching staff has a 4.85 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. Luis Garcia Jr. is the team’s best hitter with a .279 batting average. CJ Abrams leads the team in RBI with 70, while James Wood adds a team-high 28 home runs.

Andrew Alvarez (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, and he has a 2-3 record, 4.04 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.

Washington Nationals @ Colorado Rockies Betting Trends: July 20, 2026

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Freeland      Record this season: 2-8      ERA: 7.36
• Home Record: 2-2
• Last 5 against Nationals: 2-2

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Rockies have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs following a home loss.
• The Nationals have lost five of their last six games as favorites against NL West opponents following a road win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last seven games between the Nationals and Rockies.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Alvarez      Record this season: 2-3      ERA: 4.04
• Road Record: 1-1
• Last 5 against Rockies: –

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last eight Monday games against National League opponents.
• The road team has won five of the Nationals’ last six games.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games against National League opponents.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Monday home games against NL East opponents.
• The Nationals have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Monday games as favorites.
• The Nationals have won the first inning in five of their last six night games against National League opponents.
• The Nationals have led after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against National League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Nationals’ last eight games as favorites against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Rockies’ last eight night games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rockies’ last nine home games.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in five of the Nationals’ last six night games against National League opponents.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Freeland has recorded seven or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances against NL opponents.
• Willi Castro has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight home appearances after playing the previous day.
• Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in each of the Rockies’ last three games against NL East opponents.
• Hunter Goodman ranks 3rd in the league in Home Runs (30) this season.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Andrew Alvarez has recorded five strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances.
• Luis Garcia has hit at least one home run in each of the Nationals’ last four games as favorites against NL opponents.
• Nasim Nunez ranks 1st in the league in Steals (37) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.46).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.46).
• The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (545).
• The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (545).

Nationals vs Rockies Prediction

The Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Nationals but have lost two of their last three meetings in Colorado.

In this Nationals vs Rockies Prediction, the Nationals are coming as -120 road favorites. I like the Nationals in this one, as they have the pitching edge with Alvarez going up against a terrible Kyle Freeland and his 7.36 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. Alvarez has a 2.45 road ERA while Freeland has given up 10 runs in his last two starts and has a 6.38 home ERA. The Nationals have the best offense in baseball and are the best team against lefties, so I expect them to take care of business in this game on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Washington Nationals ML