There is simply no hotter pitcher in baseball than Gio Gonzalez. In the southpaw’s past five starts, he is 5-0 with a 0.79 ERA while giving up just two extra-base hits. Gonzalez will take the bump for the Nats when they open a four-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on Thursday.
The Brew Crew will counter with Zach Davies, who has recorded a quality start in each of his past three outings. Those three games have seen the young righty allow one earned run in 19.2 innings pitched. Davies has already faced the Nationals once this season, allowing just three hits and no runs in 7.2 innings.
The Nationals enter the series riding a four-game winning streak that has seen them hold opponents to just 2.3 runs per game. The Brewers have been impressive in their own right recently, going 3-1 in their past four, including back-to-back wins over the MLB-leading LA Dodgers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Milwaukee Brewers in this one found them listed on the oddsboard as moneyline underdogs of 110 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.9-1.6 win for the Nationals on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Milwaukee Brewers bring a 69-64 record to the battle against the 81-51 Nationals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Milwaukee vs Washington injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 19 (Milwaukee Brewers) and the No. 7 (Washington Nationals) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Milwaukee Brewers and its No. 20-rated batting order, averaging 4.54 runs per nine innings, against the No. 2 lineup of the Washington Nationals at 5.31 runs per outing.
Defensively, Washington features the No. 8-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.23 runs per game. Milwaukee, meanwhile, comes in at No. 15 at home, scoring 4.75 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Stephen Strasburg chucked 9 shutout innings at the Marlins in their last game, striking out 8 in a 4-0 win against Miami in baseball action at Nationals Park.
Milwaukee got the job done in their last match in a 6-5 victory over St. Louis on Wednesday at Miller Park behind starter Chase Anderson.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Milwaukee, Friday, September 1