The Washington Nationals (53-70) and Miami Marlins (51-74) play the opener of a three-game set Tuesday at loanDepot park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Nationals vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Nationals RHP Erick Fedde (5-8, 5.14 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 through 96 1/3 IP.
- Allowed three runs, five hits and three walks with four strikeouts across five innings in a win against the Blue Jays last time out on Tuesday.
- Yielded just one unearned run, four hits and a walk with four strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision July 21 in his only previous appearance vs. MIA this season.
Marlins LHP Jesus Luzardo (4-6, 7.76 ERA) makes his 11th start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.78 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 and 5.2 BB/9 through 55 2/3 IP.
- Was paddled for four runs, four hits and five walks across just three innings in a loss against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
- Is 2-2 with a 9.68 ERA in four starts with the Marlins in August, allowing 19 runs, 21 hits and 16 walks across just 17 2/3 innings.
Nationals at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Nationals -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Marlins -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Nationals -1.5 (+140) | Marlins +1.5 (-180)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Prediction
Nationals 9, Marlins 6
Money line (ML)
The NATIONALS (-115) are the play in this road opener as Luzardo has been absolutely atrocious since joining the Marlins (-105). Until he starts to settle down and improve dramatically, keep fading him every time the Fish trot him out.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The NATIONALS -1.5 (+140) are a solid play on the road against Luzardo, who has allowed four or more runs and at least four walks in each of his past three outings.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 8.5 (-115) is the play in Tuesday’s series opener, as both Fedde and Luzardo have each been very giving lately. The Over has cashed in each of Luzardo’s four outings since joining the Marlins. The Over is also 4-0 across Fedde’s past four assignments.
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