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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Miami Marlins will face the Washington Nationals, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at loanDepot park on Sunday, commencing at 12:15 PM ET.
Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 4.01 ERA) will be on the bump for the Marlins, up against Cade Cavalli (1-2, 4.15 ERA) for the Nationals.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Marlins a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Nationals.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's Nationals vs. Marlins matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nationals vs. Marlins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Nationals and Marlins, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Marlins a 54% chance of defeating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Nationals vs. Marlins odds [5/10/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nationals | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-180) | -1.5 (+162) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -130 |
| Total | o8.5 (+100) | u8.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nationals vs. Marlins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | +162 |
| Moneyline | Nationals | +115 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | +100 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
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
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Marlins and Nationals at loanDepot park is scheduled to begin at 12:15 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Time: 12:15 PM ET/9:15AM PT
- Venue: loanDepot park
Conclusion
We predict the Marlins, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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