Odds, tips and predictions for the game Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals

The Miami Marlins (54-92) and Washington Nationals (65-80) begin a 4-game series on Thursday. First pitch at Nationals Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let's check out BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Marlins vs. Nationals odds and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Nationals lead 8-1

The Nationals rebounded from a 12-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday with an impressive 5-1 victory on Wednesday in the second game of a six-game home series. Washington has outscored Miami this season, winning 8 of the 9 meetings and outscoring the Braves 57-24.

The Marlins come into this series having won three games against the Pirates in Pittsburgh to begin a seven-game road trip. Miami was beaten 12-7 and continues to struggle on the road this season, where they have a 26-45 record.

Expected Marlins starters at the Nationals

RHP Darren McCaughan against LHP Mitchell Parker

McCaughan (0-0, 7.40 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.85 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 in 24 1/3 IP.

• Last start: No decision, 4 2/3 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 6 H, 0 BB, 4 K in the 9-5 home win against Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday
• 2024 Road Splits: 0-0, 10.66 ERA (12 2/3 IP, 15 ER (16 R), 2.13 WHIP, 3.6 K/9 in 3 games
• Has never pitched against the Nationals

Parker (7-9, 4.43 ERA) is making his 27th start. He has a WHIP of 1.31, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 136 IP.

• Last start: No decision, 3 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 2 K in the 8-6 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday
• 2024 Away Splits: 5-4, 3.04 ERA (77 IP, 26 ER (30 R), 1.08 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 13 starts
• 2024 vs Marlins: 1-0, 1.80 ERA (10 IP, 2 ER), 1.40 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 in 2 starts

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Marlins at the Nationals – Odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Marlins +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Nationals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-140) | Nationals -1.5 (+115)
• Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Tips and predictions for the Marlins at the Nationals

forecast

Nationals 7, Marlins 2

Money line

HAPPEN.

I trust the Nationals (-175) to get things under control on Thursday, but I won't pay that price.

Running Line/Against the Spread

BET NATIONALS -1.5 (+115).

The Nationals are in prime position to cover the -1.5 run line against the Marlins. Washington has dominated this series all season, winning 8 of the 9 meetings – all by multiple runs, outscoring Miami by a total of 33 runs. The Marlins' struggles against lefties make the game even more attractive, as they have batted just .229 against lefties and have an abysmal 10-40 record. With the left-handed Parker on the mound and Miami's away struggles (26-45), this game is perfect for another Washington win by at least 2 runs.

Over/Under

HAPPEN.

I have no feeling. In their last 10 meetings the score was 5:5 O/U.

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