Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/8/2025 6:40 PM EDT

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Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Miami Marlins -125 at BetMGM
Best Spread Odds: Miami Marlins -1.5 (-192) at Fanduel
Best Total Odds: Over 8.0 (-115) at Fanduel

Game Info

Date: September 8, 2025
Time: 6:40 PM EDT
Location: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
TV: -

Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins Preview

The Washington Nationals (58-84) travel to loanDepot park to take on the Miami Marlins (66-77) in what promises to be an intriguing NL East matchup. The Nationals enter this contest with some recent momentum, having won five of their last six games, including a sweep of the Marlins last week where they outscored Miami 17-7 across three games. Their offense has shown signs of life, with key contributions from players like Josh Bell, who delivered a clutch three-run homer in their recent win over the Cubs, and timely production from Daylen Lile and Robert Hassell III. Washington's lineup has been effective at manufacturing runs with speed and doubles, ranking in the top 10 in both categories. On the mound for Washington will be 27-year-old right-hander Cade Cavalli, who holds a 2-1 record with a 4.85 ERA this season.

The Miami Marlins, despite their overall 66-77 record, have taken some positive steps this season, particularly at home where they hold a 32-29 record. They recently snapped a five-game losing skid with a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, highlighted by Otto Lopez's two-homer, four-RBI performance. Miami's offense ranks ninth in MLB in batting average (.250) and sixth in doubles, indicating their ability to generate offense. Starting for the Marlins is 29-year-old right-hander Janson Junk, who returns from an elbow issue. Junk has been consistent when healthy, boasting a 6-2 record with a 4.09 ERA. Notably, he tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Nationals in June, a performance he'll look to replicate.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The recent head-to-head history between these two NL East rivals suggests a closely contested series. In their last 10 meetings, both teams hold a 5-5 record. The Nationals recently swept the Marlins in a three-game set, outscoring them significantly. However, prior to that, the Marlins had won five consecutive games against Washington. Earlier this season, in a three-game series played in Miami, the Marlins took two out of three games. The total runs scored in that series amounted to 39, and the Over has hit in 5 of their last 10 head-to-head matchups. Historically, the Marlins have secured 74 wins against the Nationals (39 at home), while the Nationals boast 85 victories (36 on the road). The Marlins typically average around 4.12 runs per game at home against Washington, while the Nationals average approximately 4.97 runs when playing on the road against Miami.

Pick: Over 8.0 Total Runs

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While Janson Junk had a strong outing against the Nationals earlier in the season, the recent offensive surge from Washington, coupled with Miami's ability to score runs, points towards a higher-scoring affair. The Nationals have been hitting well, especially with extra-base hits, and the Marlins' offense, despite recent struggles, has shown flashes of potency, as evidenced by Otto Lopez's recent performance. The overall season trends for both teams also lean towards the over, with the Nationals hitting the over in 5 of their last 10 games and the Marlins hitting the over in 5 of their last 10 games (with one push). Given the offensive capabilities and recent head-to-head scoring, betting the Over 8.0 total runs at Fanduel seems like a solid play.

Top Player Prop Picks

Daylen Lile (Washington Nationals) - Over 0.5 Hits

Daylen Lile has been a consistent hitter for the Nationals, especially recently. He has hit the over on 0.5 hits in 100% of his last 5 games and 80% of his last 10 games. For the season, he's hit the over in 70.83% of his games. Against the Marlins in 2025, Lile has hit the over in 100% of his 3 appearances, averaging 1.67 hits per game. When playing on the road, he's hit the over in 75% of his games this season. Given these strong trends, taking Lile to get at least one hit at -235 odds on BetRivers is a confident pick.

CJ Abrams (Washington Nationals) - Over 0.5 Hits

CJ Abrams has also demonstrated a strong ability to get on base. He has hit the over on 0.5 hits in 80% of his last 5 games and 70% of his last 10 games. His season-long hit rate for this prop stands at 67.46%. Against the Marlins, Abrams has hit the over in 66.67% of his 6 appearances in 2025, and an impressive 80% in 10 appearances in 2024. As a visitor, he's hit the over in 77.05% of his games this season. With such consistent performance, backing Abrams to record a hit at -250 odds on ESPN BET is a solid choice.

Agustín Ramírez (Miami Marlins) - Over 0.5 Hits

Agustín Ramírez, playing at home for the Marlins, presents another favorable hitting prop. He has hit the over on 0.5 hits in 60% of his last 5 games and 70% of his last 10 games. His season hit rate for this prop is 58.97%. Against the Nationals in 2025, Ramírez has hit the over in 66.67% of his 6 games, averaging 1.17 hits. At home, he's hit the over in 52.73% of his games this season. Considering his recent form and performance against the Nationals, taking Ramírez to get a hit at -220 odds on BetMGM is a strong consideration.