- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins
- Scheduled Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Venue: LoanDepot Park, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Odds/Point Spread: Washington (+120) Miami (-144)
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The Washington Nationals (61-67) are set to visit LoanDepot Park this Friday to take on the Miami Marlins (64-64). The betting odds position Washington at +120 while Miami stands at -144. The total runs for this match have been established at 8. The anticipated starting pitchers for the game are Will Dion and Ryan Gusto.
This season, the Nationals have amassed 218 doubles and hit 182 home runs. They maintain a slugging percentage of .437 and have struck out 1,067 times, drawing walks on 442 occasions. As a collective, the Washington Nationals average 5.3 runs per game, ranking them 1st in MLB. They have accumulated 647 RBIs and 1,100 hits, holding a team batting average of .251. With 676 runs scored, their on-base percentage stands at .326.
The Nationals bring a K/BB ratio of 2.19 and a collective WHIP of 1.39. The pitching staff has conceded 177 home runs and a total of 657 runs (28th in the league). So far, they’ve allowed 1,131 hits (averaging 8.9 per 9 innings) and 594 earned runs, with a team ERA of 4.69 (27th in the league). The pitching staff has also struck out 983 batters. Overall, they have walked 448 batters, and their FIP is 4.73 this season.
The Washington bullpen has utilized 403 pitchers this year, inheriting 201 runners with 42.8% of those scoring. The bullpen has recorded 64 holds, ranking 18th in the league. They have entered games with runners on base 129 times and have had 136 appearances in high-leverage situations, achieving 33 saves out of 65 opportunities, resulting in a save percentage of 50.8%.
This season, the Nationals have recorded 3,417 putouts, 1,171 assists, and 89 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .981, placing them 30th in the league, along with 110 double plays. They have a conversion rate of 69.3% for outs from balls in play across 10,251 innings, ranking 23rd in MLB.
Dion (1-0 career record) has a FIP of 3.14 after facing 114 hitters in the majors. He has given up 25 hits (8.0 hits per nine innings) and issued 5 walks. His ERA sits at 3.19 (10 earned runs allowed), accompanied by a WHIP of 1.064. Over 28 innings pitched, he has accrued 34 strikeouts.
The Miami Marlins have logged a .326 on-base percentage and a season batting average of .250. They have struck out 1,045 times (17th in the league) and recorded 1,062 hits. This season, Miami has hit 131 home runs and driven in 537 runs. With a slugging percentage of .402, they average 4.38 runs per game (19th in MLB). They have also accumulated 202 doubles and have drawn 431 walks, scoring a total of 560 runs.
As a pitching staff, the Marlins have a team WHIP of 1.254 and a FIP of 4.00. Their K/BB ratio stands at 8.50 (1,056 strikeouts against 426 walks). They rank 7th in the league for total hits permitted, with 980 given up. The staff has allowed 128 home runs and concedes 4.38 runs per 9 innings (13th in the league). The Miami pitching staff has surrendered 546 runs this season, recording an ERA of 3.96 (with 493 earned runs allowed).
The Marlins’ bullpen has an inherited score rate of 23.6% out of 157 inherited runners. They have appeared in high-leverage situations 117 times and 107 appearances with runners on base. This season, in 116 save situations, Miami has achieved 69 holds and recorded 16 blown saves, ranking 15th in MLB with a 64.4% save rate, having utilized 408 pitchers.
This season, the Miami Marlins have turned 95 double plays and possess a fielding percentage of .982 (29th in the league). They have achieved 1,058 assists, committed 82 errors, and have recorded 3,363 putouts. Across 10,089 innings, their defensive efficiency stands at 70.6%, ranking 10th in MLB.
Gusto (7-10 career record) holds a 5.36 ERA and allows 10.0 hits per nine innings. His K/BB ratio is 2.92, facing 690 batters throughout his career. With 92 earned runs against him, he maintains a WHIP of 1.431 and has a FIP of 5.3. Over his career, Gusto has surrendered 171 hits while achieving 146 strikeouts in 154 innings pitched.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s MLB battle against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Miami (-144)
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