If you are looking for MLB picks, predictions and best bets for today’s Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals matchup, we have you covered! Our MLB handicapping experts discuss the spread and total from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs the current odds.
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📅 Date & Time
Friday, August 1, 2025 — 7:05 PM ET / 6:05 PM CT
📍 Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. — home ballpark of the #Nationals
📺 How to Watch
Regional TV: MASN broadcasts for Nationals fans; Brewers coverage via FSN Wisconsin or FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin
National TV: MLB Network carries select regionalized broadcasts
Streaming: Available via MLB.tv (out-of-market), FuboTV, and authenticated RSN apps
🧢 Team Twitter Hashtags
#Brewers | #Nationals
📊 Betting Lines (Approximate Opening Odds)
Moneyline: Brewers ~–150; Nationals ~+125
Run Line: Brewers favored −1.5 with typical odds around +103
Total (O/U): 8.0 runs
🔍 Interesting Game-Day Storylines
🧢 Milwaukee Brewers
Currently 64–44, leading the NL Central and riding strong momentum into August.
Acquired veteran arms Shelby Miller and Jordan Montgomery at the trade deadline, boosting bullpen depth and championship aspirations.
Recently activated catcher Danny Jansen, a Wisconsin native, who adds depth and experience behind the plate.
🔴 Washington Nationals
Posting a 44–64 record and facing organizational changes: interim GM Mike DeBartolo and new manager Miguel Cairo were appointed after shaking up leadership.
Young talents C.J. Abrams (.275 AVG) and James Wood (team lead in HR and OPS) are emerging bright spots amid a rebuilding season.
Pitching prospect Travis Sykora faces Tommy John surgery, another blow to their system depth.
🔄 Series & Context
This is the first game of a weekend series between Milwaukee and Washington at Nationals Park (August 1–3). Brewers swept this 3-game set last year and bring a dominant road record into D.C.
Nationals have lost four straight series and are entrenched at the bottom of the NL East; Brewers look to extend their hot run for playoff seeding.
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