Nationals vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for September 4
Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024
On Wednesday, September 4 at 6:40 p.m. ET, the Washington Nationals (62-76) visit the Miami Marlins (51-87) at LoanDepot park. MacKenzie Gore will get the ball for the Nationals, while Valente Bellozo will take the hill for the Marlins.
The Nationals, at -140, are the favorites in this game, while the Marlins are underdogs at +115. The total for this contest is 8.5. The odds to hit the over are +100, while the odds are -120 to go under.
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
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
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Nationals -140
- Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +115
- Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Nationals are sending Gore (8-11) to the mound for his 28th start of the season. He is 8-11 with a 4.45 ERA and 146 strikeouts in 137 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last appearance on Wednesday, the left-hander tossed six innings against the New York Yankees, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- Gore is looking for his third straight quality start.
- Gore will look to go five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 5.1 frames per outing.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Nationals have hit the second-fewest home runs in MLB play this season (116).
- Washington’s .379 slugging percentage ranks 23rd in MLB.
- The Nationals rank 14th in MLB with a .245 batting average.
- Washington is the 23rd-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.2 runs per game (581 total).
- The Nationals’ .311 on-base percentage ranks 15th in baseball.
- The Nationals strike out 7.4 times per game to rank fifth in the majors.
- Washington has a 4.31 team ERA that ranks 24th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The pitching staff for Washington has a collective 8.2 K/9, which ranks 24th in MLB.
- Pitchers for the Nationals combine for the fifth-worst WHIP in baseball (1.344).
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.