Washington Nationals defeat Miami Marlins 6-3: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · MLB · Miami Marlins 3, Washington Nationals 6
The Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 9 runs combined.
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ryan Gusto (Miami Marlins): 4.1 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Kyle Stowers (Miami Marlins): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs.
- Will Dion (Washington Nationals): 3.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Daylen Lile (Washington Nationals): 3-for-3, 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Miami Marlins -1.5.
Did Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Miami Marlins at -114 and the Washington Nationals at +100. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Miami Marlins a 52% favorite. The Washington Nationals won as the underdog at +100: $100 profit on a $100 bet.
Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami Marlins 69-69 in the 2026 regular season (42-27 at home, 27-42 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 70 of 137 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 66 times and under 67 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the Washington Nationals 66-74 in the 2026 regular season (32-39 at home, 34-35 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 79 of 139 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 71 times and under 61 times, with 7 pushes.
What's next for Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Miami Marlins: at the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Atlanta Braves at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.