Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 05/08/26

Robby Snelling is set to make his MLB debut for the Miami Marlins on Friday when his team hosts the Washington Nationals. Snelling ranks as the 32nd overall prospect in baseball according to MLB.com, and his debut is much anticipated. The southpaw hurler was the 39th overall draft pick in the 2022 draft, signing with the Padres out of high school. Miami acquired him and has developed him to their liking. In 63.2 innings at AAA last season, Snelling posted a 1.27 ERA across 11 starts. Through 6 starts spanning 29 innings of work this season in AAA, the lefty has posted a 1.86 ERA with 44 strikeouts in those 29 innings. My favorite bet in this game is his strikeout prop of over 4.5 at -146 odds.

Foster Griffin is set to start for Washington, marking his 8th start of the season. Griffin, also a left-hander, draws a favorable matchup against a Marlins lineup that has been far worse against lefties than righties. So far this season Miami sits just 21st in wOBA with an 83 wRC+ against his handedness. Griffin has also performed well, posting a 2.27 ERA through 39.2 innings despite some regression concerns. Snelling’s strikeout prop is my focus from this game, but from a sides and totals perspective, I lean towards the under on the posted game total.

Nationals vs Marlins prediction: Under 8.5 (-116) available at time of publishing. Playable to -120 odds.

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