MLB · 2026-08-24
Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals
Nationals Park
Colorado Rockies
50-80
VS
Washington Nationals
61-71
55%
Washington Nationals win probability · -180
Tale of the tape
45%Win probability55%
0.385Win %0.462
-136Run differential+10
Lean-180 · FanDuel
Washington Nationals to win
The market (64%) rates this higher than our model (55%) — no real edge, so we pass.
The model lands on Washington Nationals here, giving them a 55% chance to come out on top against Colorado Rockies. A modest 55% lean — fine as a small play or a parlay leg. Pitching matchup: Cade Cavalli (3.22 ERA) vs Ryan Feltner (5.97 ERA).
Why we lean this way
- Form & record: Washington Nationals sit 61-71 (0.462), Colorado Rockies 50-80 (0.385).
- Last 10: Washington Nationals 2-8 (L4), Colorado Rockies 3-7 (L6). Hot streaks move these lines fast.
- Run differential: Washington Nationals +10, Colorado Rockies -136 on the year — the most honest measure of how good a team actually is, beyond their record.
- On the mound: Washington Nationals hand the ball to Cade Cavalli; Colorado Rockies counter with Ryan Feltner. Starting pitching swings a baseball game more than any other factor.
- Home field: worth about +3.5% to Washington Nationals in our model.
The verdict
Bottom line: Washington Nationals to win is a slight lean. Treat it like a 55% spot — not a sure thing, because there is no such thing. Size it sensibly and enjoy the game.
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