Nationals vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Feb 25

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The Washington Nationals (+130) visit Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium to take on the Miami Marlins (-155) on Sunday, February 25, 2024. First pitch is for this Spring Training game is scheduled for 1:10pm EST in Jupiter, FL.

Last season, the Nationals were 71-91 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins were 74-90 ATS.

Nationals vs. Marlins Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Moneyline
Nationals+130
Marlins -155

Nationals vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Marlins will win Sunday‘s matchup with 52.6% confidence, based on game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Luis Garcia has hit the Singles Over in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Travis Blankenhorn has hit the RBIs Under in his last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Blake Rutherford has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Jeter Downs has hit the Runs Over in 1 of his last 2 games (+0.80 Units / 40% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Marlins players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Peyton Burdick has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 3 games (+3.40 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Jesus Sanchez has hit the Runs Under in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jacob Amaya has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.50 Units / 125% ROI)
  • Jacob Amaya has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Garrett Hampson has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 66 of their last 144 games (+23.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 50 of their last 81 away games (+14.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 16 of their last 23 away games (+8.08 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 away games (+7.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Over in 36 of their last 64 games at home (+8.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 32 of their last 59 games at home (+8.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.64 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 38 of their last 67 games at home (+4.19 Units / 5% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread last MLB season, the Nationals went 85-77 against the Run Line (-1.8 Units / -0.92% ROI).

  • 71-91 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.55 Units / 11.15% ROI
  • 77-77 when betting on the total runs Over for -7.9 Units / -4.41% ROI
  • 77-77 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.95 Units / -3.92% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread last MLB season, the Marlins went 74-90 against the Run Line (-35.7 Units / -16.31% ROI).

  • 84-80 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units / -0.47% ROI
  • 74-84 when betting on the total runs Over for -18 Units / -10.01% ROI
  • 84-74 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.4 Units / 1.33% ROI

MacKenzie Gore has an average spin rate of 1971.5 RPM on sliders since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: 2397.6 — second Percentile.

MacKenzie Gore walked 22 of 168 batters (13%) versus the bottom of the order in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Opponents had a miss rate of 36% (65/180) against MacKenzie Gore on the first pitch of at-bats in the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 26% — 97th Percentile.

MacKenzie Gore threw fastballs 72% of the time (394/548) when behind in the count in the 2023 season — 6th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 53% — 96th Percentile.

Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

40% of Jesus Luzardo’s called strikeouts were elevated in the 2023 season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 91st Percentile.

Jesus Luzardo had an average fastball velocity of 96.8 MPH in the 2023 season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 94.0 — 95th Percentile.

Opponents had a miss rate of 50% (181/361) against Jesus Luzardo on sliders in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents had a miss rate of 50% (181/361) against Jesus Luzardo on breaking pitches in the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 98th Percentile.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Nationals are just 21-36 (.368) after a home win since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .536.

The Nationals are just 39-64 (.379) after a home loss since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .516.

The Nationals are just 63-43 (.594) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

The Nationals are just 37-72 (.339) after a win as underdogs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Marlins are just 21-73 (.223) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .303.

The Marlins are 93-13 (.877) when scoring 5 or more runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .792.

The Marlins are 25-121 (.171) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .129.

The Marlins were 7-64 (.099) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .052.

Nationals hitters averaged just 3.76 pitches per plate appearance against RHP in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

Nationals hitters struck out just 809 times in 4,217 PA’s (19%) against RHP in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Nationals batted just .293 in hitter’s counts in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .343.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 37% at home since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Marlins hitters pulled just 42% of balls they’ve put into play against RHP in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters pulled just 42% of balls they’ve put into play in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins grounded into 158 double plays in the 2023 season — most in MLB.

The Marlins batted .281 against LHP in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Nationals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Nationals have won just 23% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Opponents batted .273 against Nationals pitchers in the 2023 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Marlins pitchers had a strikeout rate of 24% in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 45% against Marlins pitchers in the 2023 season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Marlins pitchers had a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes in the 2023 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Marlins have won just 20% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Marlins vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Calvin Faucher (Miami Marlins): Biceps, Out
  • Eury Perez (Miami Marlins): Finger, Day-To-Day
  • Jazz Chisholm (Miami Marlins): Toe, Out
  • Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): Elbow, Out
  • Huascar Brazoban (Miami Marlins): Personal, Day-To-Day
  • Braxton Garrett (Miami Marlins): Shoulder, Out
  • Zach Brzykcy (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Stone Garrett (Washington Nationals): Lower Leg, Out
  • Stephen Strasburg (Washington Nationals): Shoulder, Out
  • Joey Meneses (Washington Nationals): Knee, Out
  • Mason Thompson (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Dominic Smith (Washington Nationals): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out

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