Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Miami Marlins (65-73, 67-69-2 O/U) will be taking on the Washington Nationals (54-83, 68-60-9 O/U) on Tuesday evening in the middle game of a three-game National League East series for our Marlins vs. Nationals prediction. The Nationals opened the series on Monday with a 2-0 win. Rookie right-hander Adam Mazur (0-1, 5.59 ERA) is going to be pitching in this game for the Marlins while the Nationals are sending righty Cade Cavalli (11, 5.11 ERA) to the hill. Don’t go down on strikes! Get our top Free MLB Picks and increase your bankroll!
Marlins Looking to Surprise People
The Miami Marlins are doing a lesser job as they are third in the NL East with a 65-73 record up to this point. The Marlins are hitting at a respectable level as they are tied th the Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, and San Diego Padres for 17th in the bigs with a .708 team OPS while averaging 4.34 runs per game.
The Miami Marlins are coming off a 2-0 road loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday and it did not help that the team was held to 2-for-30 as a whole. Lake Bachar was the opener and recorded the loss as he pitched two innings and allowed a pair of runs.
Shortstop Otto Lopez (.12 SB, .673 OPS) needs to work at being a more consistent hitter for Miami to be a better offensive team. Rookie right-hander Adam Mazur (0-1, 5.59 ERA) will be taking the mound and did not factor into the decision against the New York Mets where he pitched 4.0 innings and gave up two runs on four hits with one hit by pitch, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Injury Report for Miami
- Pitcher Edward Cabrera: Elbow (OUT)
- Pitcher Tyler Zuber: Lat (OUT)
- Pitcher Anthony Bender: Tibia (OUT)
- Center fielder Dane Myers: Oblique (OUT)
- Pitcher Ryan Gusto: Shoulder (OUT)
- Pitcher Janson Junk: Arm (OUT)
- Third baseman Graham Pauley: Oblique (OUT)
- Left fielder Kyle Stowers: Oblique (OUT)
- Pitcher Jesus Tinoco: Forearm (OUT)
- Pitcher Max Meyer: Hip (OUT)
- Pitcher Ryan Weathers: Lat (OUT)
- Left fielder Griffin Conine: Arm (OUT)
- Pitcher Andrew Nardi: Back (OUT)
- Pitcher BraxtonGarrett: Elbow (OUT)
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Nationals Looking Towards the Future
The Washington Nationals are looking to improve drastically as they are fifth in the NL East with a 54-83 record up to this point. The offense is hitting terribly as they are tied with the Colorado Rockies for 26th in baseball with a .243/.308/.383 team slash line while averaging 4.18 runs per game.
The Washington Nationals are coming off a 2-0 home win on Monday against the Miami Marlins and it helps with Luis Garcia Jr and Daylen Lile each stole a base. Andrew Alvarez looked great with five shutout innings in a win.
Left fielder James Wood (.826 OPS, 26 HR) has been clicking at the plate and continues to be a solid hitter for the team. Right-hander Cade Cavalli (1-1, 5.11 ERA) is going to be on the mound and is coming off a loss to the New York Yankees as he allowed eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits with one hit by pitch, one walk, and four strikeouts in 2.1 innings.
Injury Report for Washington
- Center fielder MacKenzie Gore: Shoulder (OUT)
- Catcher Drew Millas: Finger (OUT)
- Pitcher Derek Law: Forearm (OUT)
- Catcher Keibert Ruiz: Concussion (OUT)
- Pitcher Trevor Williams: Elbow (OUT)
- Pitcher DJ Herz: Elbow (OUT)
- Pitcher Josiah Gray: Elbow (OUT)
Full Game Pick
Miami Marlins -112 (4 units)
Full Game Pick Analysis
The road/home splits offensively show a gap as Miami is 11th in the majors with a .723 road OPS while Washington is 28th with a .674 home OPS heading into this game. These bullpens also show a divide as the Marlins are 22nd with a 4.32 bullpen ERA while the Nats are dead last in MLB with a 5.44 reliever ERA so far. All in all, go with the Miami Marlins to secure the win at home.
Full Game Total Prediction
Over (4 units)
Full Game Total Prediction Analysis
Since the All-Star break, these pitching staffs are not doing well as Miami is 25th with a 4.84 team ERA while Washington is 29th with a 5.63 team ERA during that stretch. Both teams are hitting at a good level with runners in scoring position as the Marlins are ninth with a .768 team OPS with runners in scoring position while the Nationals are tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for 16th with a .740 team OPS up to this point. The over should be the better bet as these pitching staffs are struggling here.
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