Nationals vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 22

Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez (61) throws to first base for an out during the eight inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Miami.
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The Washington Nationals (+154) visit loanDepot park to take on the Miami Marlins (-190) on August 22, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm in Miami, FL.

This season, the Nationals are 61-69 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins are 65-62 ATS.

Nationals vs Marlins Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Nationals starting pitcher: Jake Irvin 2-7, 5.78 ERA
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Eury Perez 6-9, 3.27 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -145O 7.5 -105+154
Marlins -1.5 +118U 7.5 -115-190

Nationals vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Marlins will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 60.4% confidence, factoring in 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 Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Nasim Nuรฑez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+13.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Keibert Ruiz has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+11.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Dylan Crews has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+10.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Keibert Ruiz has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+10.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Abimelec Ortiz has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games (+9.60 Units / 120% ROI)

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

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Heriberto Hernandez has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 20 games at home (+14.85 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+14.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Heriberto Hernandez has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games at home (+11.50 Units / 144% ROI)
  • Otto Lopez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+7.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Otto Lopez has hit the Total Bases Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+7.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 50 away games (+9.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 23 of their last 50 away games (+7.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 31 of their last 50 away games (+5.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+13.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games at home (+10.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games at home (+9.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 35 games at home (+9.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.10 Units / 17% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 75-53 against the Run Line (+10.8 Units / 6.09% ROI).

  • 61-69 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.65 Units / 1.91% ROI
  • 67-57 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.95 Units / 3.47% ROI
  • 57-67 when betting on the total runs Under for -16.45 Units / -11.49% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Marlins are 65-62 against the Run Line (-6.1 Units / -3.56% ROI).

  • 65-64 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 1.06% ROI
  • 63-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.6 Units / -4.63% ROI
  • 63-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.1 Units / -4.31% ROI

Marlins vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Griffin Conine +360
CJ Abrams +390
Abimelec Ortiz +475
Heriberto Hernandez +475
Owen Caissie +475

Marlins vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Otto Lopez 0.5 -275 0.5 +190
Xavier Edwards 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
CJ Abrams 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Jakob Marsee 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Daylen Lile 0.5 -185 0.5 +135

Marlins vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Harry Ford 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Daylen Lile 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Esteury Ruiz 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Nasim Nunez 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Joe Mack 0.5 -185 0.5 +135

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Nationals are just 31-25 (.554) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals are just 1-52 (.019) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals are just 50-15 (.769) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals are just 13-50 (.206) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Marlins are just 12-28 (.300) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face Nationals (28th fewest runs allowed).

The Marlins are just 26-38 (.406) after a loss this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The Marlins are 39-25 (.609) at home this season — 4th best in MLB.

The Marlins are 33-6 (.846) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

The Nationals are batting .260 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Nationals hitters are slugging .440 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of .777 (1,505 PA’s) against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Nationals hitters are slugging .420 on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Marlins hitters have a groundball batting average of .284 this season — best in MLB.

Marlins hitters have put 39% of their swings in play on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Marlins hitters have a Hard-Hit Rate of just 37% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Marlins are batting .248 on the road this season — 4th best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Nationals pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals have allowed 5.75 runs per game (362/63) at home this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Nationals pitchers have an ERA of 5.17 (574.0 IP) at home this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Nationals have allowed 1.77 runs per game (230/130) in late innings this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

The Marlins have won 47% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Marlins have won just 7% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Marlins pitchers have allowed 129 home runs this season — tied for 5th fewest in MLB.

Marlins pitchers have 210 three-pitch strikeouts this season — 4th most in MLB.

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