The Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins meet Wednesday in MLB action from LoanDepot Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Washington Nationals will send out MacKenzie Gore here and Gore is 8-11 with a 4.45 ERA and 146 strikeouts this season. In his career, Gore is 1-1 with a 3.65 ERA and 17 strikeouts against the Marlins. Valente Bellozo will get the nod for the Marlins here and is 2-2 with a 4.32 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. This will be Bellozo’s first career start against the Nationals.
Washington Nationals Recap
The Washington Nationals come into this one looking to build on their series-opening 6-2 win over the Marlins from Tuesday’s matchup. The win put the Nationals on the right track to bounce back after being swept by the Chicago Cubs this past weekend.
Nationals Trying To Build Positive Vibes Going into 2025
CJ Abrams has 121 hits along with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs to go along with 26 doubles, 6 triples, and 28 stolen bases. Luis Garcia Jr. has a team-high 126 hits including 23 doubles with 63 RBIs and 21 stolen bases. Jacob Young has 31 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last eight games against the Marlins.
- The Marlins have lost each of their last seven games against the Nationals following a loss.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last 10 games against the Marlins following a win.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against the Nationals following a loss.
Miami Marlins Recap
The Miami Marlins come into this one looking to bounce back after falling flat in Tuesday’s series opener. The loss put the Fish behind the 8-ball in terms of trying to build on their series win over the Giants from this past weekend.
Marlins Looking To Climb out Of NL East Basement By Season’s End
Jake Burger leads the Marlins with 25 home runs and 59 RBIs along with 109 hits while Jesus Sanchez has 17 home runs and 57 RBIs with 20 doubles. Xavier Edwards also has a team-high 22 stolen bases while Burger has the dubious distinction of leading the Marlins with 126 strikeouts this season.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the Nationals’ last eight games at LoanDepot Park.
- The Nationals have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Nationals’ last eight games at LoanDepot Park.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Prediction
I’m going to back the Nationals here. Washington for my money is simply the better team, and the Marlins just can’t get over the hump against Washington, having lost all their games against the Nationals this season. Bellozo isn’t in good form to begin with, and the Fish have struggled against left-handed pitching all year long and I don’t think this game’s going to be any different. Give me Washington here.