Marlins vs. Nationals Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – June 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on June 17, 2023

The Miami Marlins (40-31) have a 2-0 series lead, hoping to sweep the Washington Nationals (27-42) on Sunday at Nationals Park, at 1:35 PM ET.

As the favorite, the Marlins (-160 on the moneyline) play at the Nationals (+136). The game’s total is set at 9.

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Marlins vs Nationals Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Marlins -160 +136 9

Marlins Betting Insights

  • The Marlins have entered the game as favorites 32 times this season and won 20, or 62.5%, of those games.
  • Miami is 9-1 this season when entering a game favored by -160 or more on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 61.5% chance of a victory for the Marlins.
  • Miami’s games have gone over the total in 32 of its 71 chances.
  • The Marlins are 33-38-0 against the spread in their 71 chances this season.

Marlins Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 4.3
HR 11
ERA 3.41
K/9 9.4

Nationals Betting Insights

  • The Nationals have been victorious in 25, or 37.9%, of the 66 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Washington has a mark of 17-24 in contests where bookmakers favor it by +136 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 42.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 32 of its 69 opportunities.
  • The Nationals are 40-29-0 against the spread in their 69 games that had a posted line this season.

Nationals Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 2-8
Runs Per Game 3.5
HR 7
ERA 4.76
K/9 7.2

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Marlins Probable Pitcher – Jesus Luzardo

  • Luzardo and his team have a record of 8-6-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed four innings while giving up five earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
  • Luzardo has started 14 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 11 times. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance.
  • He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 14 chances this season.
  • Luzardo’s team has a record of 3-1 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
  • In games Luzardo has started, his team is 9-5.
  • Out of Luzardo’s 14 starts with a total this season, seven have hit the over.

Marlins Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Andrew Nardi 30 30.2 37 2.35 5 1
Tanner Scott 29 34 48 2.91 12 2
Dylan Floro 27 27.1 28 4.28 7 7
Huascar Brazoban 25 33.2 37 4.01 9 0
Steven Okert 22 23.1 33 1.93 6 0

Nationals Probable Pitcher – Patrick Corbin

  • Corbin (4-7) takes the mound first for the Nationals in his 15th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.81 ERA in 78 2/3 innings pitched, with 51 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the lefty tossed five innings against the Houston Astros, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Corbin is looking for his 14th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 innings per start.
  • So far during the 2023 campaign he has surrendered at least one earned run in all of his outings.
  • The Nationals are 6-7 in Corbin’s 13 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
  • Corbin’s team has a 7-7 record in his starts this season.
  • Corbin has had 14 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in seven of those outings.

Nationals Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Carl Edwards Jr. 31 30.2 23 3.23 13 2
Hunter Harvey 28 29.2 35 3.34 11 3
Mason Thompson 27 35.1 30 3.31 3 1
Kyle Finnegan 26 26.2 30 4.39 3 11
Thad Ward 17 25.2 24 5.61 0 0

Marlins Hitting Trends

  • The Marlins are 8-17 this season in games when they hit at least two long balls.
  • Miami is 12-1 in games this season when it has had at least five extra-base hits.
  • The team has notched eight or more hits 60 times this season, and has a 34-26 record in those games.
  • Miami is 27-10 in games this season when it put up five or more runs.
  • The Marlins are 8-11 in games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.

Nationals Hitting Trends

  • They are 8-5 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
  • Washington has gone 9-2 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • In 45 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 24-21.
  • Washington has a 18-9 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
  • In 16 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 7-9

Marlins vs. Nationals Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Nationals (+136)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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