Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Prediction & Picks - MLB

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in MLB Picks

All 30 MLB teams will be in action on Wednesday, which will include a National League matchup between the Colorado Rockies and the Washington Nationals. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Rockies and the Nationals.

Washington enters this game with a record of about .500 and is currently in fourth place in the National League East division. The Nationals are scheduled to start Cade Cavalli in Game 3 of this series, who has a record of 6-4 and an ERA of 3.78.

As for Colorado, they enter this game as the worst team in the entire league and are currently in last place in the National League West division. Starting Game 3 of this series for the Rockies is set to be Gabriel Hughes, who has a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 3.14. Hughes has pitched very well at home this season, but because of his limited sample size, could finally run into trouble against a high-scoring Washington offense.

Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
16 Washington Nationals
0.5 102 51 51
30 Colorado Rockies
0.398 103 41 62

Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals Latest Matches

Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies Latest matches
L L L W L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Jul 20, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
3 :  7
Washington Nationals

Jul 19, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
6 :  9
Cincinnati Reds

Jul 18, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
10 :  3
Cincinnati Reds

Jul 17, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
2 :  7
Cincinnati Reds

Jul 12, 2026 - MLB

San Francisco Giants
3 :  1
Colorado Rockies

Jul 11, 2026 - MLB

San Francisco Giants
4 :  2
Colorado Rockies
L W L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jul 20, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
3 :  7
Washington Nationals

Jul 19, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
6 :  9
Cincinnati Reds

Jul 18, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
10 :  3
Cincinnati Reds

Jul 17, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
2 :  7
Cincinnati Reds

Jul 5, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
7 :  6
San Francisco Giants

Jul 4, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
4 :  6
San Francisco Giants
W L L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jul 12, 2026 - MLB

San Francisco Giants
3 :  1
Colorado Rockies

Jul 11, 2026 - MLB

San Francisco Giants
4 :  2
Colorado Rockies

Jul 10, 2026 - MLB

San Francisco Giants
3 :  4
Colorado Rockies

Jul 9, 2026 - MLB

San Francisco Giants
8 :  2
Colorado Rockies

Jul 8, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  3
Colorado Rockies

Jul 7, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
3 :  4
Colorado Rockies
Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals Latest matches
L L W L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jul 20, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
3 :  7
Washington Nationals

Jul 19, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
2 :  5
Washington Nationals

Jul 18, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
15 :  1
Washington Nationals

Jul 17, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
4 :  23
Washington Nationals

Jul 12, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  5
New York Yankees

Jul 11, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  4
New York Yankees
W L W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jul 12, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  5
New York Yankees

Jul 11, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  4
New York Yankees

Jul 10, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  5
New York Yankees

Jul 8, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
8 :  2
Houston Astros

Jul 7, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  6
Houston Astros

Jul 6, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
12 :  11
Houston Astros
W W W L W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Jul 20, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
3 :  7
Washington Nationals

Jul 19, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
2 :  5
Washington Nationals

Jul 18, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
15 :  1
Washington Nationals

Jul 17, 2026 - MLB

Athletics
4 :  23
Washington Nationals

Jul 1, 2026 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
2 :  10
Washington Nationals

Jun 30, 2026 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
1 :  8
Washington Nationals

Colorado Rockies against Washington Nationals : Head to Head (H2H)

Colorado Rockies

50 %

Washington Nationals

50 %

Jul 20, 2026 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
3 :  7
Washington Nationals

Jun 19, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
4 :  3
Colorado Rockies

Jun 18, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
1 :  3
Colorado Rockies

Jun 16, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
4 :  6
Colorado Rockies

Apr 19, 2025 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
11 :  12
Washington Nationals

Aug 20, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
1 :  3
Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Picks

Colorado Rockies - Washington Nationals Key Points

  1. Cade Cavalli has an ERA of 3.78 this season
  2. Cade Cavalli has an ERA of 3.65 on the road this season
  3. Gabriel Hughes has an ERA of 3.14 this season
  4. Gabriel Hughes has an ERA of 2.16 at home this season

Our Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals Prediction

The Nationals are the small favorite in this game; however, they still look to be the best betting option. While Colorado looks to have the advantage on the mound with Hughes, his limited experience this season could be a cause for concern. Hughes has made just two home appearances this season (one start) and has only pitched 8.1 innings in Colorado. 

Note that Hughes has only allowed two earned runs over these appearances, but will now face a Nationals’ offense that is the top-scoring offense in the league.

Cavalli, on the other hand, has made 10 away starts this season, having allowed 22 runs (20 earned) over 49.1 innings. Because he has been serviceable on the road this season, and Hughes is somewhat of an unknown, our Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals prediction is: Washington Nationals ML.

Prediction:

 

Washington Nationals ML

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