| MATCHUP | Washington Nationals | Colorado Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 51-50 | 40-62 |
| Spread | -1.5 137 | +1.5 -166 |
| Moneyline | -112 | -107 |
| Total | Over 13 (-110) | Under 13 (-109) |
| Where | Coors Field, Denver, Colorado | |
| When | Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
The Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies will meet on Tuesday night in the second game of a three‑game National League series at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals enter Tuesday’s contest with a 51–50 overall record (4th in the National League East) and a rather impressive 31–19 mark on the road. The Nationals offense has been competitive to this point in the season. Washington has compiled 552 runs scored (8th in MLB), 175 doubles, a .252 team batting average and 147 home runs which ranks first in Major League Baseball.
The Nationals arrive at tonight’s game in above average form. The Washington Nationals have won three of the team’s last four games played this season, including a convincing 23-4 victory over the Athletics four days ago.
Washington will turn to right hander Miles Mikolas in this contest. In eight starts made this season, Mikolas has compiled a 3–7 win‑loss record, a 5.53 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP and 50 strikeouts, while allowing 105 hits and 20 walks in 94.1 innings pitched. Miles Mikolas has struggled recently, allowing six or more earned runs in two of his last three starts made in 2026. Milos will look to improve on his inconsistency in the first half of the season in tomorrow’s matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
Shifting our focus to the Washington offense, the Nationals lineup features shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood. CJ Abrams will enter this contest with a .275 batting average, 22 home runs, 72 RBIs (3rd in MLB) and an .871 OPS. James Wood has tallied a .275 batting average and 22 home runs.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies enter Tuesday’s matchup with a 40–62 overall record (5th in the National League West) and a 23–28 mark at home. Colorado has played below average baseball recently, losing three of the team’s last four games, including a 7–2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds last week.
Colorado will start right hander Michael Lorenzen in tomorrow’s game. In twenty starts made in 2026, Lorenzen has compiled a 3–9 record, a 6.22 ERA, a 1.77 WHIP and 73 strikeouts, while allowing 134 hits and 38 walks in 97 innings pitched. Michael Lorenzen arrives at this contest in good form, allowing two or fewer earned runs in his last four starts made this season.
The Colorado Rockies lineup features first baseman TJ Rumfield and outfielder Troy Johnston. TJ Rumfield enters this contest with a .296 batting average, 13 home runs, 41 walks, 51 RBIs and an .855 OPS. Troy Johnston has tallied a .295 batting average (11th in MLB), 24 doubles, 3 home runs, 40 RBIs and a .777 OPS.
Why the Washington Nationals will win.
• Offensive upside. CJ Abrams and James Wood lead the Washington Nationals lineup.
• Ability to win on the road. The Washington Nationals have played exceptionally well on the road in 2026, compiling a 31-19 win-loss record.
• Current form. The Nationals have won three of the team’s last four games.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win.
• Starting pitching. In twenty starts made in 2026, Michael Lorenzen has compiled a 3–9 record, a 6.22 ERA, a 1.77 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 97 innings pitched.
• Home field edge. Colorado has played competitive baseball at Coors Field this season.
Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies Prediction
In my view, this matchup favors the Colorado Rockies. Why? Colorado starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen arrives at this contest in good form, allowing two or fewer earned runs in his last four starts made this season, while Washington hurler Miles Mikolas has struggled recently, allowing six or more earned runs in two of his last three starts made in 2026. Having stated that, the Rockies are the side to be on in this one. I am backing the Colorado Rockies on the moneyline in this game.