Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Washington Nationals
8/31/26 18:45
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The Marlins -1.5 Runs

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The Miami Marlins will turn to Ryan Gusto to help them regain their dominance over the Washington Nationals in Monday’s series finale.

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The Miami Marlins notched the first win of their series against the Washington Nationals as Otto Lopez’s two-run homer in the 9th inning powered his team to a 6-2 win in Game 3. It marked the first time in seven games that the Marlins scored more than five runs. Miami remains third in the NL East with a 69-68 record.

Sunday’s loss to the Marlins ended the Nats’ three-game winning streak. Over the last five games, Washington has averaged 4.9 runs and sported a 5.09 ERA. Washington is in fourth place in the NL East with a 65-74 record.

Starting Pitchers: Nats LHP Will Dion (1-1, 3.67 ERA) vs. Marlins RHP Ryan Gusto (1-3, 3.98 ERA)

The Matchup: The Marlins are 8-2 in their last 10 games against the Nationals

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Table

Teams Pts P W L
15 Miami Marlins
0.494 162 80 82
19 Washington Nationals
0.475 162 77 85

Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins Latest Matches

Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals Latest matches
L L W W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  6
Miami Marlins

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  4
Miami Marlins

Aug 28, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
9 :  2
Miami Marlins

Aug 27, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
7 :  1
Colorado Rockies

Aug 26, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
1 :  13
Colorado Rockies

Aug 25, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
1 :  3
Colorado Rockies
L L W W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  6
Miami Marlins

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  4
Miami Marlins

Aug 28, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
9 :  2
Miami Marlins

Aug 27, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
7 :  1
Colorado Rockies

Aug 26, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
1 :  13
Colorado Rockies

Aug 25, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
1 :  3
Colorado Rockies
L W L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Aug 23, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
6 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 22, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
4 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 21, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
3 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 20, 2026 - MLB

Texas Rangers
2 :  0
Washington Nationals

Aug 19, 2026 - MLB

Texas Rangers
0 :  6
Washington Nationals

Aug 18, 2026 - MLB

Texas Rangers
5 :  0
Washington Nationals
Miami Marlins
Miami Marlins Latest matches
L L W L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  6
Miami Marlins

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  4
Miami Marlins

Aug 28, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
9 :  2
Miami Marlins

Aug 26, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
4 :  0
Boston Red Sox

Aug 25, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
3 :  7
Boston Red Sox

Aug 24, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
2 :  4
Boston Red Sox
W W W L L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Aug 26, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
4 :  0
Boston Red Sox

Aug 25, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
3 :  7
Boston Red Sox

Aug 24, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
2 :  4
Boston Red Sox

Aug 23, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
6 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 22, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
4 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 21, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
3 :  2
Washington Nationals
L L L L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  6
Miami Marlins

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  4
Miami Marlins

Aug 28, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
9 :  2
Miami Marlins

Aug 19, 2026 - MLB

Philadelphia Phillies
4 :  1
Miami Marlins

Aug 18, 2026 - MLB

Philadelphia Phillies
6 :  4
Miami Marlins

Aug 17, 2026 - MLB

Philadelphia Phillies
6 :  5
Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals against Miami Marlins : Head to Head (H2H)

Washington Nationals

33 %

Miami Marlins

67 %

Aug 30, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  6
Miami Marlins

Aug 29, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  4
Miami Marlins

Aug 28, 2026 - MLB

Washington Nationals
9 :  2
Miami Marlins

Aug 23, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
6 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 22, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
4 :  2
Washington Nationals

Aug 21, 2026 - MLB

Miami Marlins
3 :  2
Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Picks

Washington Nationals - Miami Marlins Key Points

  1. The Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  2. The Marlins are 30-37 in their road games against the spread
  3. The Nationals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
  4. The Nationals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
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Our Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Prediction

The Difference Maker: Ryan Gusto has commanded a 1.85 ERA over his last five starts. Moreover, the Marlins are 4-0 in Gusto’s last 4 starts.

What to Expect: Gusto dazzles on the mound anew, stifling the Nationals’ batters through six or seven innings. In two career starts against Washington, Gusto has allowed one run and five hits over 10 innings. The pitcher should help the Marlins regain their dominance over the Nats in their head-to-head matchups.

Fearless Forecast: The Marlins 6, the Nats 3

Our betting prediction for the Miami Marlins vs. the Washington Nationals: The Marlins -1.5 Runs

Prediction:

 

The Marlins -1.5 Runs

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