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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Miami Marlins will take on the Washington Nationals in MLB action at loanDepot park on Saturday, commencing at 4:10 PM ET.
Janson Junk (2-3, 2.82 ERA) will get the ball for the Marlins, pitting him against Zack Littell (1-4, 7.24 ERA) for the Nationals.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Marlins as the most likely winner of the Nationals vs. Marlins game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nationals vs. Marlins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Nationals and Marlins, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Marlins a 61% chance of beating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Nationals vs. Marlins odds [5/9/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nationals | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-152) | -1.5 (+129) |
| Moneyline | +140 | -163 |
| Total | o8.5 (-118) | u8.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nationals vs. Marlins picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Marlins -1.5 | +129 |
| Moneyline | Marlins | -163 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -118 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Marlins -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nationals vs. Marlins game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB matchup between the Marlins and Nationals at loanDepot park is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Time: 4:10 PM ET/1:10PM PT
- Venue: loanDepot park
Conclusion
We predict the Marlins, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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