Rockies vs. Nationals odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, Aug. 27, from proven model
SportsLine's projection model, which entered Week 23 of the MLB season on a 49-34 run, has locked in its MLB predictions for the Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals on Thursday

The Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals put a bow on a four-game series in an afternoon contest on the Thursday MLB schedule. The Rockies (52-81) have the worst record in the National League but won both Tuesday and Wednesday's matchups. The Nationals (62-73) took Game 1 on Monday but are just 2-10 over their last dozen games. Gabriel Hughes (0-5, 6.54 ERA) will seek his first win on the mound for Colorado, while Jake Irvin (2-8, 5.82 ERA) will take the mound for Washington.
