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Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins

The division rival Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Marlins Park.

The Nationals will trot Anibal Sanchez out to the mound in this one. Right hander Sanchez has a 0-1 record and a 4.86 ERA this season.

The Marlins will counter Sanchez with Caleb Smith. Left hander Smith has a 2.65 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -148-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Miami was a 6-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Cubs. They lost as +147 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made winners of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Washington was a 4-2 winner on the road against the Giants. Bettors on Washington at -200 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Washington:
Team record: 9-8 SU
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 24 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Miami:
Team record: 4-15 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Miami is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games

Next up:
Washington at Miami Saturday, April 20