In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Marlins prediction for this MLB game on Monday, September 1st at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 53-83 this year after they lost all three games against Tampa Bay by scores of 1-4, 1-4, and 4-7. In their game three loss, Washington allowed the first seven runs in the game, but they did score the last four to make it close. The Nationals recorded seven hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by House, who went 2-4 with two RBIs in the loss. Washington started Lord, who allowed five hits and seven earned runs over 3.0 innings for the loss, while five other pitchers closed out the game.
Prior to that series, the Nationals lost all three against the Yankees and two out of three against the Phillies. Washington has lost eight games in a row and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.37 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .269 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 571 runs with a .243 batting average and a .309 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 26 home runs and 84 RBIs, while CJ Abrams has added 17 home runs and 53 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Andrew Alvarez, who is making his first appearance for Washington this year.
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins are 65-72 this season after they won three out of four against the Mets by scores of 7-4, 9-19, 11-8, and 5-1. In their game four win, Miami scored the first five runs in the game and cruised to the easy victory. The Marlins recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Ramirez, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Miami started Alcantara, who allowed four hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings for the win, while Faucher and Tarnok finished the last two innings.
Prior to that series, the Marlins lost two out of three against the Braves and two out of three against the Blue Jays. Miami has split their last six games and they are currently third in the NL East standings. The Miami pitching staff has a 4.68 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .249 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 599 runs with a .251 batting average and a .315 on base percentage this season. Kyle Stowers (IL) has led Miami with 25 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Agustin Ramirez has added 19 home runs and 60 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is TBD.
Why the Marlins will beat the Nationals
- The Marlins have won each of their last 10 day games against the Nationals following a road win.
- The Nationals have lost each of their last eight games.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine day games against the Marlins at Nationals Park following a home loss.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last eight day games against the Nationals following a win.
- The Nationals have lost the first inning in three of their last four games.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight games.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven games.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Marlins’ last six games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the last six games between the Marlins and Nationals at Nationals Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Marlins’ last six games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the last six day games between the Marlins and Nationals.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Luis Garcia has hit a home run in each of the Nationals’ last two games against NL East opponents.
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in day games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Stowers has hit at least one home run in six of his last 19 appearances in day games.
- Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last six games at Nationals Park.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nationals rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (5.37).
- The Nationals rank 29th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.269).
- The Marlins rank 27th in the league for home runs this season (131).
- The Marlins rank 4th in the league for triples this season (26).
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Nationals vs Marlins Prediction
Washington comes into this series looking to snap their lengthy losing streak, but they are now 30 games below .500 on the season. The Nationals are 26-42 at home this year, while the Marlins are 34-35 on the road. Miami is coming off of a very nice series win against the Mets and they have been competitive this year, which is an improvement from the last few seasons. We don’t know who will be pitching for Miami and Washington looks to be calling someone up from the minors, so this pitching matchup is unknown. I think Miami has way more momentum and I will back them to win.