Marlins vs. Nationals Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - May 8

The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals square off in the first of a three-game series on Friday at loanDepot park, at 7:10 p.m. ET. Robby Snelling (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Marlins, who are 17-21 this season and fourth in the NL East. Foster Griffin (3-1, 2.27 ERA) is expected to start for the Nationals, who are 18-20 and second in the NL East.

Oddsmakers have made the Marlins a decent moneyline favorite (-136) at home over the Nationals (+115). The total in this contest is set at 8.

Marlins vs. Nationals Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Friday, May 8, 2026
• Game time: 7:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Miami, Florida
• Stadium: loanDepot park
• Favorite: Marlins (-136)
• Underdog: Nationals (+115)
• Over/under: 8

How to Watch Marlins vs. Nationals

• TV Channel: MIAM and NATS
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Marlins vs. Nationals: Betting the Moneyline

• The Marlins have compiled a 13-9 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 59.1% of those games).
• Washington has won in 17, or 47.2%, of the 36 contests it has been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Miami has a record of 6-4, a 60% win rate, when favored by -136 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• This season, the Nationals have been victorious 14 times in 27 chances when named as an underdog of at least +115 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Marlins have an implied moneyline win probability of 57.6% in this matchup.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 46.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Marlins vs. Nationals: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Marlins have played in 38 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 22 times (22-15-1).
• Washington and its opponents have hit the over in 24 of its 38 games with a total this season.
• The Marlins have a 17-21-0 record against the spread this season (covering 44.7% of the time).
• The Nationals are 22-16-0 against the spread in their 38 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.