The Miami Marlins host the Washington Nationals on May 8, 2026. First pitch from loanDepot park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on MIAM.
The Marlins are favored by -125 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Nationals are +105 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Nationals vs Marlins prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Nationals vs Marlins Prediction
- Nationals vs Marlins Pick: Robby Snelling Over 4.5 Strikeouts
My Nationals vs Marlins best bet is a prop on Miami Starting Pitcher Robby Snelling K's. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Nationals vs Marlins Odds
| Nationals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +165 | 8.5 -100o / -120u | +105 |
| Marlins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -200 | 8.5 -100o / -120u | -125 |
- Nationals vs Marlins moneyline: Nationals +105, Marlins -125
- Nationals vs Marlins over/under: 8.5 (-100o / -120u)
- Nationals vs Marlins spread: Marlins -1.5 (+165 ), Nationals +1.5 (-200)
Nationals vs Marlins Probable Pitchers
| LHP Foster Griffin (WAS) | Stat | LHP Robby Snelling (MIA) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | W-L | MLB Debut |
| 0.4 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | – |
| 2.27 / 4.48 | ERA / xERA | – |
| 4.32 / 4.23 | FIP / xFIP | – |
| 11.7% | K-BB% | – |
| 42.3% | GB% | – |
| .220 | BABIP | – |
| 97 | Stuff+ | – |
| 101 | Location+ | – |
Nationals vs Marlins MLB Betting Preview
The Nats come into this matchup with an 18-20 record and have been surprisingly solid on the road at 12-7. They’ll look to keep that momentum going behind Foster Griffin, who hasn’t allowed an earned run across his last two starts, covering 13 innings.
Griffin’s recent form has been a bright spot for Washington, especially for a team trying to stay competitive around the .500 mark. If he continues pitching at this level, the Nationals should feel confident heading into this game.
The Marlins, meanwhile, are 17-21 on the season and 12-11 at home. They’ll hand the ball to Robby Snelling, who will make his MLB debut tonight.
Nationals vs Marlins Pick, Betting Analysis
Action PRO projects Marlins Starting Pitcher Robby Snelling for 6.13 strikeouts in tonight's matchup against the Nationals, giving us a solid 14.2% edge against the market when compared to his current prop line of over/under 4.5, which is good enough to mark the over with a B+ grade in our system.
Snelling has impressed in the minors this season with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, posting a 1.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP while limiting hitters to an 11-hit sample that included just two home runs allowed.
With that said, we highly expect Robby to cover his K's line in his MLB debut tonight.
Pick: Robby Snelling Over 4.5 Strikeouts
