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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Nationals Park on Wednesday, starting at 6:45 PM ET.
The Nationals will send Matt Waldron (1-2, 7.54 ERA) to the mound, while the Rockies have opted for Tanner Gordon (0-4, 5.75 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Nationals a slight edge with a 54.9% win probability over the Rockies.
This article offers a complete Rockies vs. Nationals prediction, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Nationals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Rockies and Nationals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Nationals a 54.9% chance of beating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 61.4% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 59.1% chance of going over.
Rockies vs. Nationals odds [8/26/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Rockies +1.5 (-170) / Nationals -1.5 (+170)
- Moneyline: Rockies +116, Nationals -117
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rockies vs. Nationals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Nationals -1.5 @ +170 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Nationals @ -117 via Novig
- Total: Over 8.5 @ -122 via Polymarket
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rockies vs. Nationals game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB game between the Nationals and Rockies at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 6:45 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Time: 6:45 PM ET/3:45PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Conclusion
We predict the Nationals, with a 54.9% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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