Nationals vs Marlins Prediction: NL East Clash
It’s an NL East matchup tonight in Miami as the Marlins host the Nationals. First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET at loanDepot Park. Trevor Rogers will take the mound for the Marlins, while Jake Irvin gets the start for the Nationals.
The Marlins are slight favorites in this one, with a money line payout of -154 compared to the Nationals at +127. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the under currently paying out at -122 compared to -101 for the over.
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In the most recent game of this Nationals vs Marlins series, it was a high-scoring affair. Washington, the underdogs with MLB odds of +115, secured a 12-9 victory. The Nationals had a monumental 4th inning, scoring five of their twelve runs. Meanwhile, the Marlins rallied late, scoring all nine of their runs in the 7th and 8th innings.
Miami wasted a good outing from Ryan Weathers, as he gave up just three earned runs in four innings of work. Anthony Bender struggled on the mound for the Marlins, giving up four earned runs in just 0.2 innings. Patrick Corbin got the start for the Nationals, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit the game’s only home run while going 1/3 with four RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Nick Senzel had a two-home run game for the Nationals, going 2/6 with five RBIs.
Washington Nationals
Jake Irvin and the Nationals are on the road to take on the Marlins. Irvin has started 2 games so far this season, with his most recent outing coming at home against the Dodgers. He took the loss, going 4 2/3 innings and striking out 12, but he also gave up 6 runs on 6 hits. In his first start, he went 6 innings and picked up the win, allowing just 1 hit.
When it comes to the Washington Nationals’ offense, they have been slightly below average this season in terms of MLB scores. They rank 19th in the league with an average of 4.1 runs per game. However, their offense performs better on the road, where they average 4.9 runs per game, placing them 10th in the league. At home, they are 28th in the league, averaging just 3.0 runs per game.
Their batting average is .238, which is 14th in the league, and they are 10th in total home runs with 26. Looking at some of their top hitters for the season, CJ Abrams has been one of their best hitters, with a .296 batting average and 6 home runs.
Nick Senzel has 5 home runs and 9 RBI. In terms of recent performances, Jacob Young has been on fire, going 8 for 15 in his last 4 games, while Jesse Winker and Nick Senzel are both on 3-game hitting streaks.
Miami Marlins
Getting the start for the Marlins is Trevor Rogers, who will be making his third start of the season. This comes as part of the Marlins’ MLB team stats, where he’s coming off a no-decision against the Giants, during which he struck out 6 and only allowed 1 run. In his first start of the season, he took a loss to the Braves, giving up 3 earned runs in 5 innings of work.
The Miami Marlins have struggled to generate offense this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in several key offensive categories. They are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is 28th in the league, and their .224 team batting average is 19th.
Their 22 total home runs rank 14th, and their .281 on-base percentage is 23rd. Luis Arraez has been one of their top hitters this season, batting .305 with a .359 OBP. Bryan De La Cruz leads the team with 5 home runs and 14 RBI, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. has driven in 15 runs.
Chisholm has struggled recently, going 3 for his last 16 at-bats, but Luis Arraez has been hot, hitting .450 over his last 5 games.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 8.5 -101
- ML: Marlins -154
- ATS: Nationals +1.5
Nationals vs Marlins Odds
- ML: WSH +127 | MIA -154
- RUN LINE: WSH +1.5 | MIA -1.5
- TOTAL: 8.5
Nationals vs Marlins Game Information
- Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins
- loanDepot Park, Miami
- Need Written Date 6:40 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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