The Washington Nationals will look to improve on a 78-51 record when they take on the Miami Marlins, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Monday.
Max Scherzer gets the call for the Washington Nationals and he will try to build on a 12-5 mark. In the other dugout, Jose Urena brings a 12-5 ledger to the game for the Miami Marlins as he tries to quiet the Nationals bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Miami Marlins were 203 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Marlins to win this game 5.0-4.4. 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
The Washington Nationals bring a 78-51 record to the battle against the 66-63 Marlins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Miami injuries news.
The Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins odds would favor the Nationals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Miami is at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Washington Nationals No. 2 ranked offense (5.26 runs per game) against a Miami Marlins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 17 at 4.81 runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have been averaging 9.3 hits per game, more than the Miami Marlins have managed so far this season (9.1 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Miami owns the No. 21-rated road mark, allowing 5.12 runs per game on the highway. Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 6 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Miami got the job done in their last match in a 6-2 victory over San Diego on Sunday at Marlins Park behind starter D Straily.
Washington rolled to a 5-4 win against New York on Sunday, as T Roark and the Nationals' bats led the team to victory at Nationals Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami at Washington, Tuesday, August 29th