Washington Nationals vs
Miami MarlinsPredictions & Preview

Miami Marlins Poised to Continue Dominance Over Washington Nationals with Series Victory

The Washington Nationals, with a record of 5-7, will be aiming for their third consecutive series win as they face the Miami Marlins (6-6) at loanDepot park on Saturday afternoon. The game, scheduled for 4:05 PM ET, will feature Trevor Williams (1-0, 5.40 ERA) as the starting pitcher for the Nationals, while the Marlins will counter with Sandy Alcantara (1-0, 3.72 ERA). Washington has a strong track record against Miami, winning 8 out of their last 10 matchups. Miami is favored to win the game, opening at -142 in betting lines that have remained unchanged. Please note that this preview was written before Friday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +127 | Marlins -142
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-178) | Marlins -1.5 (+146)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 59%.

Washington vs Miami Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have recently showed strength by winning series against Arizona and the heavily favored Dodgers, but will need to work on their performance on the road to avoid another series loss. Despite averaging 4.42 runs per game and holding a .418 slugging percentage, they are ranked 12th in the league for runs scored and 7th for slugging. Defensively, they are giving up 4.50 runs per game, with opponents having a .271 batting average against them. Keibert Ruiz leads the team with a .333 batting average, while James Wood leads in home runs and RBI. With a power ranking of 25 and being #15 in offense and #18 in defense, the Nationals are currently 5-7 for the season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins are coming off a series loss to the Mets and will be looking to avoid another loss as they face the Nationals at home. Miami has a batting average of .238, on base percentage of .309, and slugging percentage of .348. Xavier Edwards leads the team with a .283 batting average, while Matt Mervis leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, Miami is giving up an average of 3.75 runs per game and opponents have a .234 batting average against them. In their last matchup, Alcantara pitched a solid game, giving up only three hits and two runs in a win over the Mets. The Marlins currently have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 23rd in offense, scoring an average of 3.45 runs per game. Washington has struggled in their recent matchups against Miami, going 0-3 in their last three meetings.

Miami Marlins poised for victory against struggling Washington Nationals

The Miami Marlins have performed well in their home games, winning four out of seven, while the Washington Nationals have struggled on the road, losing three consecutive games. Miami holds an advantage due to their strong hitting against right-handed pitchers and the inconsistent performance of Williams on the mound, allowing six runs in his two starts. Washington's weak bullpen ranks third-worst in the league, making it challenging for them to contain the Marlins' offense. The Nationals' offensive capabilities are hindered by their struggles against right-handed pitchers, while Alcantara has shown promise on the mound for Miami, giving up only four runs in two starts. With Miami's bullpen performing effectively, they are likely to limit Washington's offensive output. Therefore, a favorable betting choice would be to take Miami on the money line.

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