Brewers vs. Nationals Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – August 2, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 2, 2023

The Milwaukee Brewers (58-50) and Washington Nationals (45-63) play a rubber match on Wednesday at 1:05 PM ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1.

The Brewers are favored away from home (-132) versus the Nationals (+110). The contest has an over/under of 9.

The betting trends in what follows use the latest odds as of August 2, 2023 at 1:12 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Brewers vs Nationals Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Brewers -132 +110 9

Brewers Betting Insights

  • This season, the Brewers have won 30 out of the 54 games, or 55.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Milwaukee is 18-14 this season when entering a game favored by -132 or more on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Brewers, based on the moneyline, is 56.9%.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in 46 of its 108 games with a total this season.
  • The Brewers have an ATS record of 53-55-0 in 108 games with a spread this season.

Brewers Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 4-6
Runs Per Game 4.2
HR 9
ERA 5.34
K/9 10.0

Nationals Betting Insights

  • The Nationals have been underdogs in 100 games this season and have come away with the win 40 times (40%) in those contests.
  • This year, Washington has won 37 of 89 games when listed as at least +110 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 47.6% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over in 52 of its 107 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Nationals are 57-50-0 against the spread in their 107 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Nationals Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 5-5
Runs Per Game 4.7
HR 6
ERA 4.76
K/9 6.9

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Brewers Probable Pitcher – Wade Miley

  • Miley’s team is 7-6-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, July 9, when he threw six scoreless innings while allowing four hits against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • Miley has started 13 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 11 times. He averages 5.2 innings per appearance.
  • He has made 13 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
  • Miley’s team has been victorious in 60% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 3-2.
  • Miley’s team has a 9-4 record in his starts this season.
  • Games Miley has started this season hit the over six times in 13 chances.

Brewers Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Hoby Milner 48 43 40 2.30 10 0
Joel Payamps 46 50.1 58 1.97 21 3
Devin Williams 41 41.1 60 1.52 0 27
Elvis Peguero 40 42.2 36 3.80 14 1
Andrew Chafin 40 34.1 49 4.19 12 8

Nationals Probable Pitcher – MacKenzie Gore

  • Gore makes the start for the Nationals, his 22nd of the season. He is 6-8 with a 4.42 ERA and 124 strikeouts in 106 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Friday against the New York Mets, the left-hander threw five innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Gore will try to continue a four-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.0 frames per outing).
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his 21 appearances this season.
  • The Nationals have a 7-12 record in Gore’s 19 starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
  • In Gore’s 21 starts, his team is 7-14.
  • Gore’s starts went over the run total eight times in 21 games with a set total this season.

Nationals Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Kyle Finnegan 42 45 43 3.00 8 15
Mason Thompson 41 47.1 40 4.18 10 1
Jordan Weems 24 29 30 3.10 2 0
Andres Machado 18 21.1 17 7.59 1 0
Hobie Harris 15 19.1 9 5.12 0 0

Brewers Hitting Trends

  • The Brewers are 35-8 this season in games when they crush two or more long balls.
  • Milwaukee is undefeated in its 10 games this season with five or more extra-base hits.
  • The club has racked up at least eight hits in 56 games this season, and is 40-16 in those contests.
  • Milwaukee is 47-10 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
  • The Brewers have gone 27-10 in the 37 games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.

Nationals Hitting Trends

  • They’ve hit two or more homers in 24 games this season and are 15-9 in those matchups.
  • Washington has won 13 of its 17 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
  • They have a record of 37-35 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
  • Washington has a 32-12 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
  • They have won 10 of their 20 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.

Brewers vs. Nationals Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Nationals (+110)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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