MLB Picks · August 25, 2026
Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals
Lean
Nationals ML
-147
56
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Colorado Rockies · Away
TBD
Washington Nationals · Home
Andrew Alvarez (LHP)
AI Analysis
Washington gets the nod here primarily due to Colorado's TBD starter (likely a bullpen game for a 50-81 team on a 7-game losing skid) against Alvarez's 3.60 ERA at home. Colorado's lineup is cold across the board in L14 with nearly every regular posting below their season average. However, Washington's offense has been dreadful in the L5 (3.3 R/G, .199 AVG) and Alvarez's 1.34 WHIP is a mild concern. The matchup edge goes to Washington but neither team inspires confidence.
Concerns
- •WSH L10 just 2-8 despite being favored
- •WSH offense ice cold in L5 (.199 AVG, 3.3 R/G)
- •Alvarez WHIP 1.34 is elevated — prone to traffic
- •COL offense actually decent on the season vs RHP; splits n/a for WSH
- •Both teams in poor recent form
Factor Breakdown