This is an 8* TOTAL ART OF THE GAME on the UNDER between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins.

For the most part MLB handicapping comes down to the starting pitching and in this case, with both of these hurlers coming into this contest on top form, all signs do indeed point to the UNDER as the savvy move in this matchup. The visitors hand the ball to Jordan Zimmermann (8-5, 3.30 ERA) who looked solid in a no-decision in his last start, giving up three runs over seven innings while striking out six in the process. Zimmermann has been as solid as the Nationals could possibly hope for and is a red hot 7-2 with a highly respectable 2.66 ERA in all "night" games this year. The visitors counter with Jose Fernandez (3-0, 2.77 ERA) who gave up three runs off five hits over seven innings in a win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday; note that Fernandez has now won three of his four starts since returning from Tommy John surgery and remains unbeaten. Fernandez and the Fish have to be feeling pretty confident that he can keep the momentum rolling today as he's 2-0 with a tiny 2.08 ERA at home and 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in all "night" games. Play on the UNDER.

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