On the evening of September 4, 2024, at 6:40 PM, the Washington Nationals will go head-to-head with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park under skies predicted to feature broken clouds. Pitching for the Nationals, MacKenzie Gore will take the mound, carrying a 4.446 earned run average (ERA) into the game. His counterpart from the Marlins, Valente Bellozo, enters the matchup with a slightly lower ERA of 4.320.

As for their standings in the 2024 NL East Division, the Nationals are ranked 13th with a record of 62-76, reflecting a winning percentage of .450. They are currently 4th in the Division with a 19-20 record against Division teams and have gathered some momentum lately, winning four of their last ten games. They have a home record of 32-37 and a similar road record of 30-39. The Nationals have scored 581 runs this season while giving up 652.

On the other side, the Marlins are 14th in the same division, holding a record of 51-87, which corresponds to a .370 winning percentage. They are last in the Division, with a 13-27 record against division opponents. Recent form shows them with five wins in their last ten encounters. The Marlins have struggled both at home (25-45) and on the road (26-42) this season. They have scored a total of 522 runs and conceded 711.

In terms of betting odds, the Nationals are the favorites with a money line of -140, indicating their stronger position. The Marlins, underdogs in this matchup, have a money line of +119. The point spread is set at 1.5, leaning towards a somewhat close game. The over/under for the game is pegged at 8.5 runs, suggesting expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair. These odds can offer keen insights for gamblers looking to place informed bets on this MLB showdown.