MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers (May 3, 2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers (18-14) face the Washington Nationals (15-19) at Nationals Park on Sunday at 1:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Zack Littell is the probable pitcher for the Nationals, while the Brewers' probable pitcher remains unclear. The Brewers are favored to win at -136, while the Nationals are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Brewers (+119) have a 19-13 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-143) hold a record of 19-15.
- The Brewers have a 17-15-0 O/U record this season (meaning 17 games have gone over the total runs line and 15 have gone under). The Nationals have a 21-12-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Brewers are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging 5.2 (5th).
- In the field, the Brewers are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (5th in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 5.7 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 .242 (ranking 14th in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .239 (17th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 37 (14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Brewers have managed 22 (T28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Brewers have recorded 163 RBIs to rank T4th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 163 RBIs to rank T4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Brewers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.56 (5th in the Majors), while the Nationals are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.90 (28th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Brewers have recorded 300 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank T23rd for total strikeouts, recording 262.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .261 against the Nationals this season (26th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Brewers' opponents are at .231 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 8-8-16 | 4-5-9 | 4-3-7 | 7-5-9 | 1-3-7 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
| Nationals | 12-8-14 | 7-4-4 | 5-4-10 | 0-1-0 | 12-7-14 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Brewers are -125 to lead after three innings, while the Nationals are -105.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 13-11-8 | 7-6-5 | 6-5-3 | 10-5-6 | 3-6-2 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
| Nationals | 11-15-8 | 6-7-2 | 5-8-6 | 0-0-1 | 11-15-7 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 16-16 in Brewers games this season. The Nationals have a 14-20 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Brewers recorded a 4-1 victory over the Nationals at Nationals Park yesterday. Brandon Lockridge went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Brewers have now won five straight at Nationals Park against the Nationals.
