The Marlins will be hosting the Nationals on Friday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, with first pitch set for 7:10 PM ET. Heading into the game, the Marlins have the worst record in baseball at 6-20, while the Nationals are 10-14. Jesus Luzardo is starting for Miami, and he is facing off against Trevor Williams for the Nationals.

Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Marlins are the favorite at -174 on the money line. Washington is +145. You can catch this one on MASN.

MIAMI MARLINS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline -174

This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 7:10 ET on Friday, April 26th.

HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS MARLINS:

  • We have the Marlins winning by a score of 5 to 4
  • However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover
  • As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over

Nationals Records & Stats

Washington is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 2-1 loss to the Dodgers, MacKenzie Gore was excellent on the mound, allowing just one run while pitching six innings. They also got a big offensive performance from Joey Meneses, going 3/4 with a run scored.

The Nationals really needed a win, as they had lost four of their last five games. They were the +153 underdog at home going into this matchup.

Washington is on the road today vs. the Marlins, and they are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, which came in the final three games of their series vs. the Dodgers. Currently, they are 7.5 games out of the NL East lead, with an overall record of 10-14.

So far, the Nationals are 4-8 at home compared to 6-6 on the road. As the underdog this season, the Nationals are 9-13, which includes going 5-6 as the road underdog. Washington’s overall series record is 3-5 this year.

The Nationals have a run line record of 14-10 this season, and they have been a good team to bet on the run line with a 9-3 record on the road. They have an average run margin of -0.9 runs per game this season, and their run line record as the underdog is 13-9.

Washington’s over/under record is 9-14 this season, and the average line in their games has been set at 9 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone 3-5. So far this season, they have played in 9 games with a higher line than 8.5 runs and 7 games with a lower line.

Trevor Williams is on the mound for the Nationals today, as they are taking on the Marlins on the road. He has started 2 games this season, picking up a win in his first start of the year. In his last outing, he went 6 innings and gave up 1 earned run on 3 hits. He has 11 strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings pitched this season.

Washington’s offense is averaging just 3.5 runs per game this season, which is 26th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .231, which is 15th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .309 is also below the league average.

Joey Gallo has been a big disappointment for the Nationals so far, batting just .129 with an on-base percentage of .299. However, he does have three homers, which is 2nd on the team. CJ Abrams has been a bright spot, as he is batting .302 for the season and has gone 7/21 in his last five games, including one home run.

Marlins Records & Stats

The Marlins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Braves with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Braves scored two runs in the bottom of the 9th. Miami was the +224 underdog going into this road game.

Sixto Sanchez got the start for the Marlins and took the loss. He only lasted 2 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits. Miami’s offense was carried by Jesus Sanchez, who went 1/3 with a homer and two RBIs.

Miami’s overall record is 6-20 heading into today’s matchup vs. the Nationals. The Marlins are 12.5 games behind the Braves for the NL East lead. So far, they have really struggled against other NL East teams, going 1-5. Miami dropped the final game of their series vs. the Braves and have now lost two straight to the Braves.

At home, the Marlins are just 2-11 this year, and they are only slightly better on the road at 4-9. This season, the Marlins are 0-7 as the favorite, and they are also 0-7 as the home favorite. So far, their overall series record is 0-7-1, and they have lost four straight series at home.

When betting the Marlins on the run line, it’s best to avoid them as the favorite, as they are 0-7 against the run line in those games. They are 9-10 against the run line as the underdog, and their overall run line record is 9-17. They have a run differential of -1.8 runs per game overall, and their average run differential in losses is -3.4 runs per game.

The Miami Marlins have played 13 over/under games this season, and their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game. Their over/under record is 13-13, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When their line has been set at 8.5 runs, they have gone 8-6 on the over/under. Their games have had an over/under line of 8.5 runs in 6 of their 26 games this season, and their games have gone under in their last 3 games.

Jesús Luzardo is on the mound for the Marlins today, as they are hosting the Nationals. Luzardo has started 2 games so far this season, and he has not factored into the decision in either start. He has gone 6 innings in each of his starts, giving up 2 earned runs in his first start and 5 in his second outing.

As a team, the Marlins are batting just .216 this season, which is 20th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories, including on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. Miami’s 3.4 runs per game is the worst mark in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs.

Luis Arraez comes into the game with a four-game hitting streak and is batting .299 for the season. Over his last five games, he has gone 8/22. Jake Burger and Nick Gordon are both tied for the team lead with three home runs, but Burger is batting just .228, and Gordon is hitting only .204.