Marlins vs Nationals Prediction (Aug 31): Betting Tips
The Miami Marlins will face the Washington Nationals on Thursday, August 31st, 2023. Bettors looking for a great game will have just four to choose from on the day. That’s likely because Major League Baseball made the schedule to maximize the games during the Labor Day Weekend. The Nationals, who have played well lately, will host the Marlins with game time at 7:05 PM ET. My Marlins vs Nationals prediction is that Washington will win this one straight up.
Miami vs Washington Prediction: Recent MLB News
The Washington Nationals lost to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. But, as per the chart below, the Nationals have been playing well lately, in general. This is a team that has put together a .667 winning rate over the last three weeks.
- Formerly: 50 – 66 on August 10th, 2023
- Currently: 62 – 72 (overall)
- Recent form: 12 – 6 since August 10th, 2023
- Recent winning rate: .667
Miami certainly has not been in the same kind of form. The Marlins just dropped a two-game series to the Tampa Bay Rays. Furthermore, the Marlins are 3-10 in their last 13 games. This is the foot that they’ve put forward at a time of the season when the best teams are peaking.
Heading into Thursday, Miami is three games back of the final Wild Card spot in the NL. Getting into the playoff picture is complicated because there are a lot of teams vying for that final spot. Miami will have to play well for the balance of the season — and hope that it’s enough.
Marlins vs Nationals Prediction: Final Thoughts
The Washington Nationals are +135 on the moneyline for this game (bet365). Those odds do not look bad when you consider the recent Miami slump in conjunction with Washington’s decent form.
Clearly, this is a matchup where the pitching matchup has had an effect on the odds. Washington is sending out Joan Adon, with a 5.25 ERA, against Braxton Garrett. If you were betting on the pitching matchup, then you would go with Miami. But the Marlins have been too weak lately. With the odds on the longer side of EVEN odds on Washington, their moneyline is the way to go in this contest.
