MLB wagering interest swings to the Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals battle on Friday at Nationals Park as the Nationals try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
Washington hands the ball to starter A.J. Cole in this one and he'll try to improve on his 1-2 mark on the year. Miami counters with Andrew Cashner, who will try to quiet the fans and the Nationals bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Miami Marlins listed as underdogs of 129 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.5-3.1 win for the Nationals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
93-66 Washington battles the Marlins, currently with a 78-80 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Miami injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 13 (Washington Nationals) and the No. 27 (Miami Marlins) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Washington Nationals No. 9-ranked scoring average of 4.7 runs per game, against a Miami Marlins offense rated No. 28 and scoring 4.05 runs per game. The Nationals have averaged 8.66 hits per game to date this season, less than the Marlins hitters have managed (9.06 per nine innings).
Washington owns the No. 2 defense, allowing 4.7 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Miami's No. 7-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Marlins were saddled with a loss last time out in J Urena's start, as they lost 5-2 against New York on Wednesday at Marlins Park.
The Nationals enjoyed a 5-3 victory at the expense of the Diamondbacks on Thursday, with Joe Ross throwing innings of -hit ball at Nationals Park.
- Miami is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
- Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- Miami is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Miami is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
- Washington is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
- Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Miami at Washington, Saturday, October 1st
