Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/2

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Washington Nationals in this MLB regular season game. The Brewers hold a record of 17-14 and are ranked 4th in the NL Central. They come into this game with a two-game winning streak and have split their last ten games evenly. The Brewers are managed by Pat Murphy and will rely on Kyle Harrison as their starting pitcher. Harrison has a record of 2-1 with a 2.28 ERA this season.

The Nationals have a 15-18 record and sit 3rd in the NL East. They are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. The team’s home performance has been challenging with a 3-11 record. Blake Butera manages the Nationals, and Foster Griffin will take the mound for this game. Griffin is unbeaten this season with a 3-0 record and a 2.67 ERA. The game takes place at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, where the weather is expected to be cool and overcast.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are on a roll with a strong recent performance. They have won four of their last five games. Their latest victory was a 6-1 win against the Washington Nationals, where they collected 12 hits.

William Contreras has been a key player for the Brewers. In the game against the Nationals, he went 4 for 5 with three RBIs. His batting average is .310, making him a consistent contributor to the team’s offense.

The Brewers’ pitching is also performing well. Kyle Harrison is set to start against the Nationals, and he has a 2.28 ERA this season. He pitched six scoreless innings in his last outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out 12 batters.

Brewers vs Nationals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals
  • Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
  • Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -132, Nationals Moneyline +111

Washington Nationals Team Preview

The Washington Nationals have had mixed results in their recent games. They had a strong win against the New York Mets on April 29th, scoring 14 runs and hitting two home runs. However, they struggled against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 1st, managing only one run and two hits.

In the 2026 season, the Nationals have a batting average of .239, ranking 12th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .320, placing them 14th. They have hit 37 home runs, which is 8th in the league, and their slugging percentage is .386, also ranked 14th.

Foster Griffin will start for the Nationals in the next game. He has a record of 3-0 with a 2.67 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. Griffin’s strong performance will be important as the Nationals look to improve their pitching, which currently has a team ERA of 5.04, ranked 26th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Milwaukee Brewers are favored with a moneyline of -132. They have a strong pitching staff, ranked 5th in ERA, while the Nationals have an ERA ranked 26th. This makes the Brewers a solid pick to win the game. The projected score is Brewers 5, Nationals 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5. The Brewers’ strong pitching and the Nationals’ struggles on the mound suggest a lower-scoring game. The projected total score is 8, so the recommendation is to take the over at 7.5 (-109).