The Washington Nationals are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on September 4, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 pm under partially cloudy skies. MacKenzie Gore, holding a 4.446 ERA, will start for the Nationals, while Valente Bellozo, with a 4.320 ERA, will take the mound for the Marlins.

In terms of standings within the 2024 NL East Division, the Nationals rank 13th with a record of 62-76 and a winning percentage of .450. They are fourth in their division with a 19-20 record against divisional opponents. Coming off a recent win, they’ve managed 4 victories in their last 10 outings. Their home and away records stand at 32-37 and 30-39, respectively, with 30 day-game wins to 32 at night. The Nationals have scored 581 runs this season and conceded 652.

Conversely, the Marlins are positioned 14th in the division, with a less favorable win-loss record of 51-87, reflecting a .370 winning percentage. They’re at the bottom of the division with a 13-27 record against NL East teams. Despite losing their last game, they’ve won 5 of their last 10 games. Miami’s home and away records are 25-45 and 26-42, respectively, with a nearly even split between day (25 wins) and night (26 wins) games. Overall, they’ve scored 522 runs while allowing 711.

Looking at the betting odds, the Nationals are favored to win with a -140 moneyline, compared to the Marlins’ +119. The game’s point spread is set at 1.5, and the over/under is pegged at 8.5. These odds suggest a close game with a slight edge towards the Nationals, hinting at a potentially tightly contested matchup.