7:05 p.m. ET: Miami Marlins (60-83) at Washington Nationals (59-84)

Odds: Marlins -106 / Nationals -104
Total:  7.5 -115 / -105

Miami (60-83) lost two of three at Atlanta after taking two of three from the New York Mets. The Marlins will start right-hander Sandy Alcantara (8-13, 3.24 ERA) against Washington right-hander Paolo Espino (4-4, 4.35). The Marlins are 3-3 in his past 6 starts, and he’s pitched to a 1.83 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 44 1/3 innings. Last time out, Alcantara allowed only one run on four 4 in 9 innings while striking out a career-high 14 batters against the Mets. The Marlins have been playing well and nearly won the series against the Braves while the Nationals have been consistently slipping while struggling against the Pirates in their last series. Take the better team with the better pitcher and roll with the Marlins.

The Bookie:           Marlins -106 / Under 7.5 -105
Fade the Public:   Marlins / Under
Sharp Action:       Marlins / Under