Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction, Saturday, May 2, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Milwaukee Brewers face the Washington Nationals with both teams looking to improve on their rocky first months of the season. The Brewers are 16-14 and sit at the bottom of the National League Central Division while the Nationals have a 15-17 record and are in the middle of the National League East Division but have been a .500 team all season. Who will win this game? Check out our Brewers vs Nationals prediction! Not interested in the Brewers or Nationals, then check out our other MLB predictions.
Brewers hope lineup and Harrison step up
The Brewers are having a rocky season but have the talent to go on a run as the season heats up. Kyle Harrison is one of the reasons why, as he has had a great season on the mound, allowing only six runs in 23.2 innings pitched while tossing 30 strikeouts. Moreover, he has only allowed five runs in his last three starts, making him look like one of the team’s best pitchers.
Harrison has stepped up while the lineup is one of the best in baseball, scoring 5.33 runs per game with 28 runs in the last three games. Brice Turang has four home runs and 52 total bases while Gary Sanchez, William Contreras, and Jake Bauers have combined for 13 homers and 127 total bases to round out the lineup.
Washington hopes Griffin and lineup carry them
The Nationals are in the mix early on this season thanks to a few players overachieving. A prime example is Foster Griffin, who has revitalized his career with the Nationals, allowing only 10 runs in 33.2 innings pitched while striking out 30 batters.
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Griffin has been great but the lineup is one of the best in baseball, scoring 5.47 runs per game. CJ Abrams has eight home runs and 60 total bases while James Wood and Daylen Lile have added 13 home runs and 109 total bases to add depth to the batting order.
Brewers vs Nationals Pick
Money Line Pick For Brewers vs Nationals
- Brewers (-130) (4 units)
The Brewers have one of their best pitchers on the mound, and they look to take over this game from the first inning. The Brewers, who average 5.33 runs per game, should drive in runs at will with Brice Turang, Jake Bauers, and the rest of the lineup making contact and putting together strong plate appearances. The Brewers should limit the Nationals lineup with Kyle Harrison, who has allowed only six runs in 23.2 innings pitched, tossing multiple scoreless innings to allow the bullpen to close out the game with the lead. The Brewers should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Brewers money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Brewers vs Nationals
- Over 8 (5 units)
Both teams have great lineups that look to make this game a high-scoring one from the first pitch. The Nationals, who average 5.47 runs per game, should drive in runs at will with James Wood, CJ Abrams, and the rest of the batting order making contact and putting together strong plate appearances. The Brewers, who have scored 28 runs in the last three games, should run up the score with Brice Turang, Jake Bauers, William Contreras, and the rest of the batting order swinging for the fences and crushing pitches to circle the bases at will. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both lineups stepping up.
Take the Over on 8 runs
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