The Washington Nationals will begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday evening. The Brewers recently had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Chicago Cubs, losing the game 10-3. Similarly, the Nationals suffered a setback in their last game, falling 9-1 to the Houston Astros on July 30. Pitching match-up: Jose Quintana (7-4, 3.50 ERA) takes the mound for the Brewers, while Mitchell Parker (7-10, 4.91 ERA) will pitch for the Nationals.
Game Details: The first pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. The Brewers are currently favored in the betting lines at -154 (bet $154 to win $100), while the Nationals stand as underdogs at +128 (bet $100 to win $128). The total runs scored over/under is set at 8.5. Prior to making any picks for the Brewers vs. Nationals game, it’s advisable to check the expert betting predictions provided by SportsLine’s proven model.
Best Bets from the Model:
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Sal Frelick Under 1.5 total bases (-135)
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C.J. Abrams Over 0.5 hits (-260)
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Jose Quintana Under 4.5 strikeouts (-160)
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Sal Frelick Under 1.5 total bases (-135): Frelick leads the team in batting average (.292) and on-base percentage (.350), leading to his total bases line being set at 1.5. He has gone under this number in six of his last 10 games, finishing 0-3 in his previous game.
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C.J. Abrams Over 0.5 hits (-260): Abrams has a high batting average of .275, with 14 home runs, 41 RBIs, and 103 total hits. His hits line is posted at 0.5, which he has surpassed in nine of his last 15 games.
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Jose Quintana Under 4.5 strikeouts (-160): Quintana comes into this game with a 7-4 record and a 3.50 ERA. His strikeout total line has been set at 4.5, a mark he has fallen short of in 11 of his last 15 games. The model predicts he will tally approximately 4.1 strikeouts in this matchup.
