COL vs WSH prediction for August 26, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects WSH 5.4 - COL 5.9. WSH is favored with a 51.7% win probability. WSH wins more simulations despite the lower average score. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 9.0. Model projects 11.3 total runs.
WSH
5.4
Projected Score
VS
O/U 9.0
COL
5.9
Projected Score
Win Probability
WSHCOL
-1.5
Run Line (WSH)
9.0
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 56.1% (3,572 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
COL
468
WSH
357
Projected
WSH 5.4 — COL 5.9
Actual
WSH 1 — COL 13
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Tanner Gordon R
COL
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FF42%93 mph18% whiff
SL23%87 mph22% whiff
CH22%84 mph22% whiff
Matt Waldron R
WSH
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KN31%81 mph19% whiff
FC20%88 mph14% whiff
FF18%92 mph19% whiff
Weather Impact
Nationals Park
85°F8 mph wind
HR: 1.068 Total: 1.037
8mph out
Bullpen Comparison
COL
4.89ERA
4.30FIP
7.53K/9
3.90BB/9
1.50WHIP
WSH
5.40ERA
5.12FIP
9.05K/9
4.81BB/9
1.56WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
COL F5
3.1 runs
41.5% win
WSH F5
3.2 runs
45.9% win
F5 Total
6.2
NRFI
46.1%
YRFI
53.9%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
1.26
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
COL8 injured
Kyle Freeland SP15-DAY-IL
Kyle Karros 3B7-DAY IL
Jose Quintana SP60-DAY-IL
Chase Dollander SP60-DAY-IL
Welinton Herrera RP60-DAY-IL
McCade Brown SP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
WSH8 injured
Josiah Gray SP60-DAY-IL
Connelly Early SP60-DAY-IL
James Wood RF10-DAY-IL
DJ Herz SP60-DAY-IL
Drew Millas C10-DAY-IL
Richard Lovelady RP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
AI Intelligence Analysis
Edge Analysis
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.