Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/10

MLB game preview

The Washington Nationals will take on the Miami Marlins in an MLB regular season game at loanDepot Park. The Nationals have a record of 19-21 and are ranked second in their division. They are coming off a loss but have won six of their last ten games.

The Marlins, with an 18-22 record, sit third in the NL East. They are looking to build on a recent win. Starting pitchers for the game are Cade Cavalli for the Nationals and Sandy Alcantara for the Marlins. The game is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 12:15 PM and will be aired on PEAC.

Washington Nationals Team Preview

The Washington Nationals have had a mixed set of results recently. On May 9th, they lost to the Miami Marlins 8-7. The Nationals collected 11 hits, with six being extra-base hits, and one home run was hit by James Wood.

In their game on May 8th, the Nationals secured a narrow victory over the Marlins, winning 3-2. Foster Griffin pitched seven innings, allowing only one earned run while striking out nine batters. Jacob Young contributed with a home run and two RBIs.

On May 7th, the Nationals played against the Minnesota Twins and won 7-5. Keibert Ruiz had an impressive performance, going 3 for 4 with one home run and four RBIs. Jake Irvin pitched five innings, allowing four earned runs and two strikeouts.

Nationals vs Marlins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins
  • Venue: loanDepot Park in Miami, FL
  • Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Nationals Moneyline +116, Marlins Moneyline -138

Miami Marlins Team Preview

The Miami Marlins are coming off a close win against the Washington Nationals, ending with a score of 8-7. The Marlins had a strong offensive performance with 12 hits, including 3 home runs. Kyle Stowers stood out with 3 hits, including a home run, and 2 RBIs.

In the previous game, the Marlins fell to the Nationals by a score of 3-2. Despite the loss, Xavier Edwards managed to hit a home run, contributing to the team’s 5 hits. The team’s batting average ranks 9th in the league at .249, with an on-base percentage of .326, placing them 7th.

Sandy Alcantara will be the starting pitcher for the Marlins in their upcoming game. He currently holds a 3-2 record with a 4.01 ERA and 36 strikeouts. The Marlins’ pitching staff has an earned run average of 4.11, ranking 16th in the league, while their batting average against is .225, placing them 5th.

BTB Betting Pick

The Marlins are favored to win against the Nationals with a moneyline of -138. The Nationals have a moneyline of +116. The Marlins have a stronger pitching staff, ranking 16th in ERA compared to the Nationals’ 28th rank. This gives the Marlins an edge. Our pick is the Marlins to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -105 and the under at -116. The Nationals have a higher slugging percentage, ranked 8th, while the Marlins are 16th. However, the Marlins have a better pitching staff. This suggests a lower-scoring game. We recommend taking the under 8.5.