MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers (May 1, 2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers (16-14) face the Washington Nationals (15-17) at Nationals Park on Friday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jacob Misiorowski is the probable pitcher for the Brewers, while Jake Irvin is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Brewers are favored to win at -163, while the Nationals are at +135. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.
- The Brewers (+109) have a 17-13 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-131) hold a record of 19-13.
- The Brewers have a 17-13-0 O/U record this season (meaning 17 games have gone over the total runs line and 13 have gone under). The Nationals have a 21-10-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Brewers are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging 5.5 (2nd).
- In the field, the Brewers are allowing only 4.1 runs per game this season (6th in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 5.8 runs (29th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Brewers are at .241 (ranking 15th in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .243 (14th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 37 (T11th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Brewers have managed 22 (28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Brewers have recorded 155 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 161 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Brewers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.74 (6th in the Majors), while the Nationals are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.08 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Brewers have recorded 281 this season, ranking T7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank T21st for total strikeouts, recording 249.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .262 against the Nationals this season (26th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Brewers' opponents are at .234 (10th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 6-8-16 | 4-5-9 | 2-3-7 | 5-5-9 | 1-3-7 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Nationals | 12-6-14 | 7-2-4 | 5-4-10 | 0-1-0 | 12-5-14 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 11-11-8 | 7-6-5 | 4-5-3 | 8-5-6 | 3-6-2 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Nationals | 11-13-8 | 6-5-2 | 5-8-6 | 0-0-1 | 11-13-7 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 16-14 in Brewers games this season. The Nationals have a 14-18 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Nationals recorded an 8-6 victory over the Brewers at American Family Field when these teams last met on April 12. Brice Turang was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 2 RBIs. The Nationals have now won three straight against the Brewers.
