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MLB · 2026-08-25

Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals

Nationals Park

Colorado Rockies
50-81
VS
Washington Nationals
62-71
51%
Washington Nationals win probability · -141
Tale of the tape
49%Win probability51%
0.382Win %0.466
-146Run differential+20
Toss-up-141 · DraftKings
Washington Nationals to win
The market (59%) rates this higher than our model (51%) — no real edge, so we pass.

The model lands on Washington Nationals here, giving them a 51% chance to come out on top against Colorado Rockies. Essentially a coin flip at 51% — entertainment only, not a spot to press.

Why we lean this way

  • Form & record: Washington Nationals sit 62-71 (0.466), Colorado Rockies 50-81 (0.382).
  • Last 10: Washington Nationals 2-8 (W1), Colorado Rockies 2-8 (L7). Hot streaks move these lines fast.
  • Run differential: Washington Nationals +20, Colorado Rockies -146 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 Andrew Alvarez; Colorado Rockies counter with TBD. 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

Where we land: Washington Nationals, a near coin-flip. A 51% edge is worth backing, but variance is real — keep stakes reasonable.

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