Marlins vs Nationals Prediction 6/3/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Marlins vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 3rd at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Miami Marlins Betting Preview

The Miami Marlins are 28-34 this year after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 7-3 and 7-3. In game two, Miami had their lead cut to 4-3 in the seventh inning, but they added three more in the ninth to seal the win. The Marlins recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Hernandez, who went 2-5 with two home runs and three RBIs. Gusto allowed five hits and three earned runs over 2.0 innings, while King picked up the win. Prior to this series, Miami lost all three against the Mets and two out of three against the Blue Jays. 

This season, Miami has a 4.33 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while they have scored 264 runs with a .243 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Liam Hicks has led the Marlins with 12 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Otto Lopez has added five home runs and 25 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Max Meyer, who is 5-0 with a 2.97 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 66.2 innings pitched this year. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 31-31 this season after they lost game two by a score of 7-3 on Tuesday night. Washington had a great chance to tie the game in the eighth inning, but they stranded a runner on third and ended up with the loss. The Nationals recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Ruiz, who went 0-2 with one RBI. Mikolas allowed six hits and six earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Parker allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Washington won two out of three against the Padres and two out of three against the Guardians. 

This season, Washington has a 4.72 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .254 opponent batting average, while they have scored 330 runs with a .245 batting average and a .323 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs, while James Wood has added 16 home runs and 39 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Andrew Alvarez, who is 1-0 with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 15.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Nationals have won four of their last five day games after playing the previous day.
• The Marlins have lost each of their last three day games after playing the previous day.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in six of their last seven day games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four road games following a road win.
• The Nationals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against the Marlins at Nationals Park.

Why the Miami Marlins will win

• The Marlins have won 10 of their last 11 day games against the Nationals at Nationals Park following a win.
• The Nationals have lost seven of their last eight games against the Marlins following a loss.
• The Marlins have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 day games at Nationals Park following a win.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against the Marlins following a loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Ten of the Marlins’ last 12 road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Nationals’ last six home games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last six day games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Marlins’ last eight Wednesday games at Nationals Park.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• CJ Abrams has hit a home run in three of the Nationals’ last four Wednesday games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jacob Young has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against the Marlins at Nationals Park.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

• Xavier Edwards has hit a home run in five of the Marlins’ last 18 games against NL East opponents.
• Otto Lopez has recorded two or more hits in five of his last six appearances against the Nationals after playing the previous day.

Marlins vs Nationals Prediction 

Miami has won the first two games in this series and they are looking to complete the sweep here. The Marlins are 10-19 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 12-19 at home. Washington has split their last four games, but they have allowed seven runs in three of their last five. The Nationals are starting Alvarez, who has allowed seven earned runs in his last 11.1 innings, while Meyer has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts. Take the Marlins here.

David Racey's Pick: Marlins ML