Nationals vs. Rockies prediction: Why Washington is favored to win Wednesday's MLB matchup [7/22/2026]
Get Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Colorado Rockies will take on the Washington Nationals, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Coors Field on Wednesday, commencing at 3:10 PM ET.
Gabriel Hughes (0-1, 3.14 ERA) will be on the bump for the Rockies, pitting him against Cade Cavalli (6-4, 3.78 ERA) for the Nationals.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Nationals a slight edge with a 50.9% win probability over the Rockies.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's Nationals vs. Rockies matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nationals vs. Rockies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model gives the Nationals a 50.9% chance of beating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 60.4% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 11.5 runs has a 51.6% chance of staying under,.
Nationals vs. Rockies odds [7/22/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nationals | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+117) | +1.5 (-122) |
| Moneyline | -125 | +122 |
| Total | o11.5 (+104) | u11.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nationals vs. Rockies 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:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rockies +1.5 | -122 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +122 |
| Total | Under 11.5 | -104 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rockies to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nationals vs. Rockies game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB action between the Rockies and Nationals at Coors Field is scheduled to begin at 3:10 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Time: 3:10 PM ET/12:10PM PT
- Venue: Coors Field
Conclusion
We predict the Nationals, with a 50.9% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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