Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction for Wednesday June 3 2026
Use Code SSWC The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals continue their series on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Nationals Park in Washington, District of Columbia. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM ET with coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Miami enters the matchup with a 27-34 record while Washington sits at 31-30 on the season. Both clubs are looking to build momentum as they move deeper into the National League schedule. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers Take Center Stage
Miami is expected to hand the ball to Max Meyer, who has been outstanding this season. Meyer enters the game with a perfect 5-0 record, a 2.97 ERA, and a 1.10 WHIP across 66.2 innings. He has allowed only 48 hits while striking out 74 batters and surrendering just five home runs. Washington is scheduled to counter with Andrew Alvarez. Alvarez owns a 1-0 record with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP through 15.2 innings. He has allowed 15 hits, struck out 17 hitters, and given up only one home run so far this season.
Miami Seeking Consecutive Road Victories
The Marlins enter this contest with a 27-34 overall record and a difficult 9-19 mark on the road. Miami snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over Washington in the opening game of this series. Prior to that win, the Marlins recently lost four straight contests, including three games against the Mets and another close defeat against Toronto.
Offensively, Miami is batting .243 as a team while scoring 257 runs on 491 hits. The Marlins have produced 49 home runs with a .319 on-base percentage and a .377 slugging percentage. On the mound, Miami owns a 4.36 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .230 against them. The pitching staff has issued 217 walks and recorded 511 strikeouts.
The most encouraging number for Miami is its pitching. Opponents are hitting just .230 against the Marlins, which is noticeably lower than Washington's .254 opponent average. Miami also owns the better ERA and WHIP entering this matchup, giving the visitors a chance to remain competitive despite their struggles away from home.
Washington Looks to Bounce Back at Nationals Park
Washington comes into Wednesday's game with a 31-30 record and a 12-18 mark at home. The Nationals had won back-to-back games over San Diego before falling 7-3 to Miami on Monday. Over their last five games, Washington has posted a 2-3 record while alternating between strong offensive performances and difficult losses.
The Nationals have been productive offensively this season, posting a .246 team batting average while scoring 327 runs on 515 hits. Washington has hit 78 home runs and owns a .324 on-base percentage along with a .419 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Nationals have a 4.63 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .254 against them. Their staff has issued 222 walks and recorded 484 strikeouts.
Washington's biggest strength has been its offense. The Nationals hold significant advantages in runs scored, hits, home runs, and slugging percentage compared to Miami. Their 327 runs scored are substantially higher than the Marlins' 257, showing an ability to generate offense consistently throughout the season.
Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction
Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Pick
- Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline
Miami enters this game with a clear advantage on the mound based on the starting pitching numbers provided. The Marlins also own the better team ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. While Washington has been the stronger offensive club overall, Miami's pitching statistics and Monday's 7-3 victory suggest the visitors have a strong opportunity to earn another win in this series.
Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Total Pick
- Pick: Take the over if the total is set at 8.0
I would lean toward the over because Washington has scored 327 runs this season while Miami is coming off a seven-run performance in the series opener. The Nationals have also hit 78 home runs this year, and both teams have ERAs above 4.00. Those numbers suggest scoring opportunities could develop throughout the game.
Final Score Prediction: Miami Marlins 5 – Washington Nationals 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Tuesday.
