The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals meet Tuesday in MLB action at Nationals Park. Here’s a Nationals vs Marlins Prediction. This article will include a Nationals vs Marlins Pick.
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins are 65-73 on the year and play the Phillies, Nationals, and Tigers next. The Miami Marlins are batting .250 on the season, have a .314 OBP, and a .394 slugging percentage. The Miami Marlins pitching staff has a 4.66 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Xavier Edwards leads the Miami Marlins with 141 hits and 34 RBI, while Kyle Stowers and Otto Lopez have combined for 224 hits and 139 RBI.
Adam Mazur gets the ball for the Miami Marlins, and he is 0-1 with a 5.59 ERA and 7 strikeouts this season. This will be Mazur’s second career game against the Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 54-83 on the year and play the Cubs, Marlins, and Pirates next. The Washington Nationals are batting .243 on the season, have a .308 OBP, and a .383 slugging percentage. The Washington Nationals pitching staff has a 5.33 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. James Wood leads the Washington Nationals with 131 hits and 84 RBI while CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. have combined for 240 hits and 108 RBI.
Cade Cavalli gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season. This will be Cavalli’s first career game against the Miami Marlins.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The favorites have won each of the Nationals’ last nine games.
- The Marlins have lost each of their last four road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the run line in each of the Nationals’ last seven games.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line each of their last four road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against the Marlins at Nationals Park.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Nationals have lost each of their last seven Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Marlins have won each of their last three games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in six of their last seven road games following a loss.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last nine Tuesday night games as favorites.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Luis Garcia has hit a home run in two of the Nationals’ last three games against NL East opponents.
- Jacob Young has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against the Marlins.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 appearances in night games against NL teams that held a losing record.
- Kyle Stowers has hit at least one home run in three of his last seven appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
Nationals vs Marlins Prediction
Two teams waiting for the offseason to arrive and two pitchers in terrible form. I like the over in this spot. Mazur has allowed nine hits and six runs in 9.2 innings this season, while Cavalli has allowed 32 hits and 14 earned runs in 24.2 innings. Small sample sizes for both pitchers, but we have two ERAs over five. We also have two lineups that didn’t do much last night. They’re due. Expect some fireworks on Tuesday in this NL East showdown. Give me the over.