MLB wagering interest swings to the Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers battle on Saturday at Miller Park as the Brewers try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
Milwaukee hands the ball to starter Brandon Woodruff in this one and he'll try to improve on his 1-1 mark on the year. Washington counters with Max Scherzer, who will try to quiet the fans and the Brewers bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Washington Nationals were listed as -204 favorites on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 8.5 before betting started earlier on Saturday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 6.8-1.7. 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 sport a record of 71-64 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 81-53 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Milwaukee vs Washington injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Milwaukee Brewers at No. 21 and the Washington Nationals at No. 6 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Milwaukee Brewers No. 20-ranked scoring average of 4.53 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals offense rated No. 2 and scoring 5.25 runs per game. The Brewers have averaged 8.47 hits per game to date this season, less than the Nationals hitters have managed (9.29 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Milwaukee has the No. 12-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Nationals own the No. 5 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
J Nelson shut down the Nationals in their last game, striking out 11 in a 1-0 shutout over Washington in baseball action at Miller Park.
- Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
- Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 13 games
- Milwaukee is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Milwaukee, Sunday, September 3rd
