Nationals vs. Marlins Prediction
National League East rivals meet tonight in Miami at 7:10PM ET when the Marlins host the Nationals. Is Washington a safe money line play?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Nationals are -126 money line favorites versus the Marlins, who have +116 odds to pull off the upset tonight at home. With A.J. Cole set to oppose Wei-Yin Chen in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
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How have the Nationals fared in Cole’s starts?
Not well, going just 1-4 in Cole’s last five starts overall. The Nationals are also just 1-4 in their last five road games but are 9-4 in their last 13 games overall. They’ve also played well inside the division, going 37-15 in their last 52 games versus National League East competition and are 12-5 in their last 17 road games versus an opponent that owns a losing record as well.
How have the Marlins done at the betting window with Chen?
Excellent, unless they play National League East competition. They’re 5-2 in Chen’s last seven starts overall, are 6-0 in his last six home starts and are 4-0 in his last four outings when he starts against a team that owns a winning record. That said, the Marlins have lost four of Chen’s last five starts against teams from the division.
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OUR PICK: The Marlins are just 1-5 in their last six games when opening a new series and are 0-7 in their last seven games when their opponent scores two runs or less in its previous game as well. On the other side, the Nationals have won all four of their last four road games against a left-handed starter and have taken five of their last seven games when facing a left-handed pitcher overall.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: WASHINGTON NATIONALS -126