The Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins know each other very well, and a new chapter of their rivalry will be written on Sunday when the clubs collide in the Sunshine State.
- The Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- The UNDER is 9-1-1 in the last 11 meetings.
- The UNDER is 4-0 in the Marlins last 4 games.
The Nats are scheduled to send Max Scherzer to the bump, while the Fish will counter with Adam Conley. Scherzer (4-3, 4.01 ERA) has struck out 76 batters - third-most in the bigs - but has given up 13 home runs, the most in the majors. Scherzer has give up eight of those in his last three outings while giving up multiple shots in four of his nine starts. Conley (3-2, 3.40) has won three of his last four starts and hasn’t allowed a homer in any of the four outings.
One man who will need to step up for Miami is Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton is 0-for-17 with 15 strikeouts over his last five games, and is 4-for-48 with 26 strikeouts in his last 14 contests.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Washington Nationals listed as favorites of -145 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.9-3.5 victory for 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
The Miami Marlins sport a record of 22-20 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 26-17 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Washington injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Miami Marlins rated this week at No. 14 and the Washington Nationals sitting at No. 4.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Miami Marlins No. 22-rated offense, averaging 3.95 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals defense that ranks No. 2 at 3.09 in runs allowed per game. The Miami Marlins have averaged 9.33 hits per game so far, more than Washington Nationals batters have averaged on the year (8.16 hits per game).
Washington brings the No. 2-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Marlins's No. 13-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 3-2 to Miami on Saturday at Marlins Park.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
- Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games when playing Miami
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
- Miami is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 11 games when playing Washington
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to New York, Monday, May 23rd
Miami home to Tampa Bay, Monday, May 23rd
