Brewers vs. Nationals Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – September 15, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 14, 2023

The Washington Nationals (65-82) will look to snap a three-game losing streak when visiting the Milwaukee Brewers (82-64) at 8:10 PM ET on Friday.

The Brewers are favored (-276 on the moneyline to win) when they take the field at home against the Nationals (+220). The game’s total is 8.

The betting facts in the article below reflect odds as of September 15, 2023 at 7:15 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 -276 +220 8

Brewers Betting Insights

  • The Brewers have been favorites in 75 games this season and won 43 (57.3%) of those contests.
  • Milwaukee has played as favorites of -276 or more once this season and won that game.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Brewers have a 73.4% chance to win.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in 66 of its 146 games with a total this season.
  • The Brewers have an ATS record of 74-72-0 in 146 games with a spread this season.

Brewers Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 5.2
HR 5
ERA 2.08
K/9 9.4

Nationals Betting Insights

  • The Nationals have been chosen as underdogs in 136 games this year and have walked away with the win 57 times (41.9%) in those games.
  • Washington has a win-loss record of 4-6 when favored by +220 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Nationals have a 31.2% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 70 of its 146 opportunities.
  • The Nationals are 78-68-0 against the spread in their 146 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Nationals Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 3-7
Runs Per Game 4.0
HR 9
ERA 5.46
K/9 8.1

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Brewers Probable Pitcher – Wade Miley

  • Miley’s team is 10-10-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 3 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees, giving up one earned run while allowing one hit.
  • In 20 starts, Miley has pitched through or past the fifth inning 16 times. He has a season average of 5.2 frames per outing.
  • He has made 20 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
  • Miley’s team is 3-4 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
  • In games Miley has started, his team is 12-8.
  • Out of Miley’s 20 starts with a total this season, nine have hit the over.

Brewers Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Hoby Milner 66 59 56 2.14 16 0
Joel Payamps 61 65 72 2.35 25 3
Elvis Peguero 57 60 52 3.45 20 1
Devin Williams 56 54.2 79 1.65 0 34
Andrew Chafin 53 45.1 60 5.36 12 8

Nationals Probable Pitcher – Jake Irvin

  • Irvin makes the start for the Nationals, his 23rd of the season. He is 3-5 with a 4.20 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 113 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out was on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the righty threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
  • Irvin will try to go five or more innings for his sixth straight start. He’s averaging 5.1 innings per outing.
  • In two of his 22 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
  • The Nationals have a 9-11 record in Irvin’s 20 starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
  • Irvin’s team is 11-11 over his 22 starts.
  • Irvin has had 22 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 11 of those outings finished over the total.

Nationals Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Kyle Finnegan 60 63.2 59 3.11 8 25
Hunter Harvey 51 53 60 2.89 17 10
Jordan Weems 44 49 53 3.12 7 0
Andres Machado 36 40.1 35 5.13 4 0
Jose Ferrer 32 29 21 3.72 5 0

Brewers Hitting Trends

  • The Brewers have a 41-10 record in games this season when they belt at least two home runs.
  • Milwaukee has won each of its 18 games this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits.
  • The team has collected eight or more hits in 75 games this season, and is 56-19 in those contests.
  • Milwaukee is 67-10 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
  • The Brewers have drawn at least five walks in 49 games this season, and are 37-12 in those contests.

Nationals Hitting Trends

  • They have won 24 of the 38 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
  • In 22 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 18-4.
  • They have won 53 of the 96 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
  • Washington has won 46 of its 63 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • They have won 16 of their 27 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.

Brewers vs. Nationals Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Brewers (-276)
Over/Under Pick: Under (8)

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

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