The Washington Nationals (44-52) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (54-42) on Sunday, July 14th. This game will be played at American Family Field in Milwaukee and televised on BSWI. The Nationals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Brewers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nationals. First pitch is set for 1:10 CT.
Nationals vs. Brewers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Nationals (+127)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Nationals have won 2 out of 3 games against the Brewers in their most recent series.
- In their last 15 games, the Nationals have scored 5 or more runs in 7 games, showing strong offensive potential.
- The Nationals have a winning record on the road in their last 15 games, with 6 wins and 4 losses.
- In their last 15 games, the Nationals have outscored their opponents by a total of 73 to 74, indicating competitive performance.
- The Nationals have a recent winning streak of 2 games, including a win against the Brewers.
Nationals vs Brewers
Washington rallied for two runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Nationals vs. Brewers series. The Nationals scored five runs in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th, picking up a 6-5 win. Heading into the game, the Nationals were at +119 on the money line.
Mitchell Parker only went two-thirds of an inning for the Nationals but didn’t give up a run. Trevor Megill took the loss for the Brewers out of the bullpen. Kyle Finnegan got the save for the Nationals out of the bullpen.
Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams each homered for the Nationals, while Juan Yepez went 2/4 with a double and two RBIs. Lane Thomas also had a two-hit game for Washington.
Washington’s overall series record is 11-17-2, and they have lost two straight series. They are 44-52 overall and 4th in the NL East, 18.5 games behind the Phillies. The Nationals have won two straight games and lead the Brewers 2-0 in the series.
On the run line, the Nationals are 54-42 overall and 30-22 on the road. Their over/under record for the season is 45-47, and when the O/U line is 8.5 runs, their record is 14-16. This season, 33.3% of their games have had O/U lines of 8.5 runs or higher.
Jake Irvin Gets The Start For The Nationals
Jake Irvin is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Mets, as he gets the start for the Nationals today. In that July 9th start, he took the loss and gave up six earned runs in six innings of work. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts and didn’t give up more than one earned run in either of those outings. Overall, Irvin is 7-7 with a 3.13 ERA and has issued just 2.09 walks per nine innings compared to 7.71 strikeouts. For the season, he has allowed 12 homers. Out of his 19 starts, 12 have been quality starts.
Nationals Offense Breakdown
Washington’s offense has been one of the league’s worst so far, averaging just 4.2 runs per game (21st) and are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and OPS. As a team, they are batting .239, which is 15th in the league. CJ Abrams has been a bright spot for the Nationals, as his 15 home runs are 13th in the league, and he is batting .269 for the season. However, he has gone just 2/24 in his last six games.
Luis Garcia Jr. comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 7/21 in his last six games. During this stretch, he has one home run and four runs scored. Over his last four games, Ildemaro Vargas is 3/9 with a home run and three RBIs. Jesse Winker and Luis Garcia Jr. are also near the top of the Nationals’ home run leaderboards.
Looking to avoid a series sweep, the Brewers will face the Nationals today, trailing 0-2 in the series. Milwaukee leads the NL Central with a 54-42 record, 3.5 games ahead of the Cardinals. The Brewers have lost three consecutive games and are 3-7 in their last ten.
For the season, the Brewers have a 51-41 over/under record, averaging 8.8 runs per game. Their run line record at home is 22-23, and as underdogs, they are 28-15 vs. the run line. As favorites, they are 21-32 against the run line.
Colin Rea Gets The Start For The Brewers
Milwaukee starter Colin Rea has been pitching well lately, as he has turned in a quality start in six of his last seven outings. Rea’s most recent outing was a rough one, as he took the loss vs. the Pirates, giving up seven earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Rea’s overall record is 8-3, and he has an ERA of 3.81. Opponents have a batting average of .232 vs. Rea this season. So far, he has made 16 starts, and his ERA at home is 3.94 compared to 4.03 on the road.
Brewers Offense Breakdown
William Contreras and Willy Adames have been the Brewers’ top power threats this season, with Contreras hitting 10 homers and Adames leading the team with 14 long balls. Adames is also 6th in the league in RBIs, with 63. Christian Yelich has been a strong all-around hitter for the Brewers, batting .327 with 11 homers.
Yelich has been even better of late, going 9/29 over his last nine games, including three homers. However, Rhys Hoskins has also gone deep three times in this stretch but is batting just .152 over this stretch. For the season, Hoskins is batting just .215.
Nationals vs Brewers Prediction
Getting the Nationals at +127 on the money line is a great value pick for today’s Nationals vs. Brewers matchup. We actually have the Nationals winning this one by a score of 6-5, and with the over/under sitting at 8.5 runs, you could look to take the over as well.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Jake Irvin is projected to finish with six strikeouts, and for the Brewers, Colin Rea is projected to finish with six as well. However, we have Rea finishing with a better ERA than Irvin.
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Last updated:July 14, 2024 Brewers, Nationals