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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals predictions for MLB Monday.
The Washington Nationals will take on the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Nationals Park on Monday, starting at 6:45 PM ET.
Cade Cavalli (3-3, 3.62 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, while the Marlins have opted for Sandy Alcantara (3-4, 4.66 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Nationals as the most likely winner of the Marlins vs. Nationals game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Marlins vs. Nationals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB matchup between the Marlins and Nationals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Nationals a 56% chance of beating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 53% chance of going over.
Marlins vs. Nationals odds [6/1/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marlins | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-176) | -1.5 (+150) |
| Moneyline | +118 | -138 |
| Total | o8.5 (-105) | u8.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Nationals picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 | Nationals -1.5 | +150 |
| Moneyline | Marlins | +118 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -105 |
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.
Marlins vs. Nationals game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Nationals and Marlins at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 6:45 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Time: 6:45 PM ET/3:45PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Conclusion
We predict the Nationals, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Monday's MLB matchup.
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