Nationals vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for Sept. 4

Published 5:24 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Washington Nationals (62-76) and the Miami Marlins (51-87) will match up on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at LoanDepot park, with MacKenzie Gore starting for the Nationals and Valente Bellozo toeing the rubber for the Marlins. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:40 p.m. ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Nationals (-145) as moneyline favorites versus the Marlins (+120). The total for this game is 8.5. The odds to exceed the over are -110, while the odds are -110 to go under.

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Nationals vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: BSFL
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Nationals -145
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +120
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Gore (8-11 with a 4.45 ERA and 146 strikeouts in 137 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Nationals, his 28th of the season.
  • His most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the New York Yankees, when the left-hander tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • Gore is looking to register his third quality start in a row in this outing.
  • Gore is seeking his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.1 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had two appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals have hit 116 home runs this season, the second-lowest total in MLB action.
  • Washington’s .379 slugging percentage is 23rd in baseball.
  • The Nationals have the 14th-ranked batting average in the majors (.245).
  • Washington has the No. 23 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.2 runs per game (581 total runs).
  • The Nationals’ .311 on-base percentage is 15th in baseball.
  • The Nationals strike out 7.4 times per game to rank fifth in MLB.
  • Washington’s 4.31 team ERA ranks 24th among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Washington’s pitching staff ranks 24th in the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Nationals combine for the fifth-worst WHIP in the majors (1.344).

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