The MLB schedule shows that the Washington Nationals will host the Miami Marlins in Major League Baseball action on Thursday.
This is the first game of a four-game series. The Marlins come into the game with a 66-67 record on the season. Miami has struggled big time lately, including dropping five of their last six MLB games.
Miami has fallen eight games back of the top wildcard spot in the National League and out of the three to reach the postseason. For the Nationals, they are 62-72 on the season.
Washington has surpassed the Mets in the MLB Standings or fourth place in the National League East but also will not be reaching the postseason in 2023. Take a look at our Marlins vs Nationals betting analysis.
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Odds
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Information
Before our Marlins vs Nationals betting analysis, here is some game information:
Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals
Location of the game: Nationals Park. Washington D.C.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 31. 7:05 pm ET.
How to watch: MASN
Recent Scores
Miami Marlins
- Friday, August 25: 7-4 win vs. Nationals
- Saturday, August 26: 3-2 loss vs. Nationals
- Sunday, August 27: 2-1 win vs. Nationals
- Tuesday, August 29: 11-2 loss vs. Rays
- Wednesday, August 30: 3-0 loss vs. Rays
Washington Nationals
- Saturday, August 26: 3-2 win at Marlins
- Sunday, August 27: 2-1 loss at Marlins
- Monday, August 28: 6-3 loss at Blue Jays
- Tuesday, August 29: 5-4 win at Blue Jays
- Wednesday, August 30: 7-0 loss at Blue Jays
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Betting Analysis
- Moneyline: Miami Marlins -162, Washington Nationals +136
- Runline: Miami Marlins -1.5 (-102), Washington Nationals +1.5 (-122)
- Total: 8.5
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Betting Preview
Marlins have scored just ten runs over their last six games. That offense will not get them back in the mix for the postseason over the final month of the season. The Marlins have dropped to 28th in all of Major League Baseball in runs scored.
Now, the Marlins could be without Jorge Soler, who left the game this week with hip tightness. Soler is the top home run hitter on the team with 35. That injury is the latest Miami Marlins news.
The Miami Marlins will send Braxton Garrett to the mound in this one. The lefthander from Alabama sees his MLB Player Stats at 7-5 on the season, with a 3.96 earned run average.
Garrett has been a strong strike-out pitcher this season, with 135 punchouts in 134 innings. Garrett pitched against the Nationals on August 25th and allowed seven hits and three runs over six innings in a 7-4 loss.
Adon Shines in Last Start
For Washington, they will send Joan Adon to the hill. The youngster is 2-0 on the season. This will be just his fifth start of the season. In 24 innings, Adon has allowed 17 hits and 14 runs while striking out 20. In his last appearance, he went six scoreless innings to beat the Marlins on August 25th.
The Nationals have played solid baseball as of late, but losing two out of three set them back a bit. The Nationals are 9th in team batting average, hitting .257. Lane Thomas has put together a solid year for Washington, with a .279 batting average, along with 20 home runs.
Joey Meneses continues to drive guys in, leading the team with 76. The Washington Nationals injury report is relatively clear as of late.
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Betting Prediction
In a battle of two MLB teams looking just to finish the season up, we are going to take the Miami Marlins to win this one.
The Marlins need the wins to have any chance. Garrett is a strong pitcher, while Adon seemed to have thrown well in the last meeting. Look for the Marlins to get a little payback here and win by a couple of runs.
- Barring any late additions to the MLB injury report, our Marlins vs Nationals betting analysis for Thursday is the Miami Marlins -1.5 (-102) over the Washington Nationals.
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