The Washington Nationals host the Colorado Rockies on August 26, 2026. First pitch from Nationals Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on NATS.
The Nationals are favored by -125 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Rockies are +111 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Rockies vs Nationals prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Rockies vs Nationals Prediction
- Rockies vs Nationals Pick: CJ Abrams Over 1.5 Hits
My Rockies vs Nationals best bet is a prop pick on Washington shortstop. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Rockies vs Nationals Odds
| Rockies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +153 | 9 -102o / -116u | +111 |
| Nationals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -187 | 9 -102o / -116u | -125 |
- Rockies vs Nationals moneyline: Rockies +111, Nationals -125
- Rockies vs Nationals over/under: 9 (-102o / -116u)
- Rockies vs Nationals spread: Nationals -1.5 (+153 ), Rockies +1.5 (-187)
Rockies vs Nationals Probable Pitchers
| Tanner Gordon (RHP, COL) | Stat | Matt Waldron (RHP, WAS) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | W-L | 1-2 |
| 0.2 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.0 |
| 5.75 / 4.71 | ERA / xERA | 7.54 / 3.75 |
| 4.79 / 4.46 | FIP / xFIP | 4.84 / 4.54 |
| 14.5% | K-BB% | 12.4% |
| 34.1% | GB% | 42.6% |
| .344 | BABIP | .361 |
| 86 | Stuff+ | 94 |
| 109 | Location+ | 106 |
Rockies vs Nationals MLB Betting Preview
This one sets up as an interesting spot for Washington, especially with CJ Abrams swinging a hot bat since the All-Star break. The Nationals are 62-72 and sit fourth in the NL East, while Abrams has already hit nine of his 29 home runs this season in just 33 games since the break.
The Rockies, meanwhile, are 51-81 and sit fifth in the NL West. Despite their struggles overall, Tanner Gordon has been much better away from Coors Field, carrying a 2.97 ERA across nine road appearances, including two starts.
Gordon is also coming off a strong outing in San Francisco on Aug. 15, when he tossed four scoreless innings. That gives Colorado some reason for optimism, particularly if he can continue limiting Washington's offense.
Rockies vs Nationals Pick, Betting Analysis
While target options on CJ Abrams usually center around the safer 0.5-hit line (priced around +105 at bet365), targeting his alternate line of Over 1.5 Hits offers significant value in tonight’s matchup against Colorado. Abrams has been on fire since the All-Star break, serving as the primary spark plug for Washington’s offense by launching nine of his 29 home runs on the season in just 33 games during this second-half surge.
Abrams has cleared his hit line in three of his last five games, proving that his current contact quality leads to consistent multi-hit performances. Facing Tanner Gordon creates a favorable spot; despite Gordon’s respectable numbers away from Coors Field, his hittable arsenal surrenders plenty of contact to aggressive, high-upside left-handed bats like Abrams.
Our Action Network PRO System projects Abrams for 1.72 hits tonight, giving us a massive 18.2% edge (A- Grade) against the market line. Taking the extra step to back Over 1.5 Hits unlocks elite value and maximizes expected return on a hitter operating at peak efficiency.
Pick: CJ Abrams Over 1.5 Hits
