MLB Betting Line Favors the Washington Nationals over the Milwaukee Brewers

The Washington Nationals look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Milwaukee Brewers arrive at Nationals Park on Wednesday.

Gio Gonzalez gets the call for the Washington Nationals and he will try to build on a 8-5 mark. In the other dugout, Jimmy Nelson brings a 8-5 ledger to the game for the Milwaukee Brewers as he tries to quiet the Nationals bats.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Washington Nationals as -151 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 9 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.2-4.0 victory for the Brewers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals bring a 59-39 record to the battle against the 54-48 Brewers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Milwaukee injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 6 (Washington Nationals) and the No. 8 (Milwaukee Brewers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Washington Nationals No. 2-rated offense, averaging 5.51 runs per game, against a Milwaukee Brewers defense that ranks No. 11 at 4.45 in runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have averaged 9.65 hits per game so far, more than Milwaukee Brewers batters have averaged on the year (8.68 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Washington has the No. 12-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Brewers own the No. 11 mark in runs allowed.