MLB Odds Betting - Miami Marlins Underdogs vs Nationals at Miami

The visiting Washington Nationals hope for a solid performance on Wednesday as they look to pick up a win at Marlins Park against the Miami Marlins.

The Miami Marlins will rely on Dan Straily to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Max Scherzer will be his counterpart for the Washington Nationals. Dan Straily is 5-4 this season, and Max Scherzer is 8-4.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Miami sat as 145 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 8.5, according to Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.0-4.4 result in favor of the Nationals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

31-38 Miami battles the Nationals, currently with a 43-28 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Washington injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 4-ranked Miami Marlins and the No. 10-rated Washington Nationals in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Miami Marlins No. 14-rated offense, averaging 4.77 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals defense that ranks No. 12 at 4.51 in runs allowed per game. The Miami Marlins have averaged 9.35 hits per game so far, less than Washington Nationals batters have averaged on the year (9.7 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Miami has the No. 21-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Nationals own the No. 12 mark in runs allowed.