The Miami Marlins visit the Washington Nationals on Friday, August 28, 2026. The Marlins hold a slightly better record at 68-66, while the Nationals sit at 63-73. This suggests Miami has been the stronger team this season, though both are hovering around .500.
Looking at the betting odds, Miami is favored on the moneyline at -155. This means you’d need to bet $155 to win $100 on Miami outright. The Nationals are underdogs at +128, so a $100 bet would win $128 if they pull off the upset.
The spread is set at 1.5 runs. Miami is -1.5 with odds of 114, meaning you’d risk $114 to win $100 if you think Miami will win by 2 or more runs. Washington’s +1.5 spread at -137 means you must bet $137 to win $100, but you win if the Nationals lose by only one run or win outright.
The total runs line is 8.5, with the under at -119 and the over at -101. The slightly better price on the under suggests the sportsbook expects a moderate scoring game, but it’s close enough to lean either way.
Given Miami’s better record and favored status, they look like the logical pick. But the Nationals get some cushion with the +1.5 spread. If you want to play it safer, taking Washington with the run advantage might be the way to go. The total suggests a balanced game, so consider your confidence level before betting over or under.