- Matchup: Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcasting: Nationals.TV
- Odds/Point Spread: Miami (-196) Washington (+162)
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On Monday, Nationals Park will host the contest where the Washington Nationals (30-29) aim to secure a victory against the Miami Marlins (26-33). The moneyline for this matchup finds the Marlins at -196 while the Nationals come in at +162. The over/under is established at 8. The starting pitchers for this game are Sandy Alcantara and Cade Cavalli.
As a team, the Marlins have recorded 96 doubles and 46 home runs this season. With a slugging percentage of .377, they have struck out 484 times while earning 192 walks. Averaging 4.2 runs per game, Miami ranks 18th in the league. They have a total of 237 RBIs along with 478 base hits, yielding a batting average of .245. Miami has scored 249 runs and holds an on-base percentage of .319.
Miami’s strikeout to walk ratio stands at 2.35, with their pitching staff holding a WHIP of 1.27. Marlins pitchers have surrendered 57 home runs and 269 runs overall (ranking 20th in MLB). With 448 hits allowed (7.8 per 9 innings), they have given up 246 earned runs. Miami’s collective earned run average (ERA) is 4.27, making them 20th in the league, while they have struck out 494 batters so far. They have issued 210 walks, and their FIP measures at 3.97.
Marlins pitchers have been called upon with runners on base 43 times and have been in 54 high-leverage situations. Relief pitchers have recorded 26 holds, ranking 23rd in the league this year. With a save percentage of 59.1%, the Marlins have had 49 save opportunities, successfully converting 13. The bullpen has inherited 61 runners this season, with 23.0% scoring. This year, Miami has utilized 181 relief pitchers.
The Marlins have converted 70.6% of balls in play into outs, placing them 12th in the majors after 4,662 innings played. They have a total of 1,554 putouts, 481 assists, and 40 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .981 (28th in the majors) and a total of 40 double plays.
Alcantara has pitched 1,150 innings in his career with 983 strikeouts to date. Holding a win-loss record of 55-71, Alcantara has faced 4,748 batters, recording a FIP of 3.66 and an ERA of 3.72 (475 earned runs allowed). His WHIP stands at 1.186 with 1,013 hits allowed (7.9 hits per 9 innings) and 351 walks.
The Washington Nationals have hit 75 home runs this season and registered 302 RBIs. Additionally, they have achieved 111 doubles, drawn 215 walks, and scored 320 runs. The team holds an on-base percentage of .325 and an average of .246. Washington boasts a slugging percentage of .419 and leads the league with 5.42 runs per game. They have been struck out 492 times (14th in MLB) and have amassed 499 base hits.
Washington’s team WHIP is 1.386, and their FIP sits at 4.74. The K/BB ratio is 7.90 (466 strikeouts to 215 walks). Conceding 524 hits makes them 28th in the league, along with 82 home runs allowed. They yield 5.42 runs per 9 innings (29th in the league) and have given up 321 runs this season, recording an ERA of 4.64 (275 earned runs allowed).
With 66 save situations, the Nationals’ relief staff has achieved 29 holds but suffered 15 blown saves. The bullpen has participated in 33 save opportunities, succeeding in 18. Washington’s relief pitchers have an inherited score percentage of 45.0% from 80 inherited runners. They have taken the mound in 68 high-leverage situations and 57 innings with base runners. Their save percentage of 54.5% ranks 27th in MLB, with 192 relief pitchers utilized this season.
The Nationals have a defensive efficiency of 69.2% through 4,803 innings (24th in professional baseball). They have turned 43 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .976 (30th in the majors). The Nationals have recorded 522 assists, 53 errors, and 1,601 putouts thus far in the season.
Cavalli (career record of 6-5) has an ERA of 4.33, allowing 10.1 hits per 9 innings. His K/BB ratio is 3.00, facing 510 batters throughout his career. Cavalli has permitted 54 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.462 and a FIP of 4.3. Over 112 innings in the majors, he has allowed 126 hits and accrued 114 strikeouts.
Which team will come out victorious in tonight’s MLB contest against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Choose Washington (+162)
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