Milwaukee (63-58) at Washington (65-55)
When: Friday, August 16th, 2019
Where: Nationals Park,
Washington, DC
Time: 7:05 ET | TV: FS Wisconsin, MASN2
Opening Odds: Washington -150/9.5
The National League Wild Card contenders will go head-to-head this weekend in the Nation’s Capital as the Washington Nationals host the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night. That Nationals will begin the weekend with a one-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals for the top wild card spot, while the Brewers sit 1.5 games back, but are also just 1.5 back of first place in the NL Central. Washington, who is 2.5 games clear of Milwaukee, is currently on a four-game winning streak after a rough series last weekend against the New York Mets. The Nationals’ offense busted-out with a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds earlier this week including a 17-7 route on Wednesday. The offense has received a nice boost from Asdrubal Cabrera, who is 8-for-21 with four doubles and five RBI in six games since joining the team. Milwaukee is beginning a stretch Friday in which it will play six of seven series against contending National League teams and are winners of six of their last eight games. The Brewers swept the Nationals in Milwaukee in early May, outscoring them 18-6 in the three games.
Pitchers: Brewers – Adrian Houser (5-5, 4.00 ERA) | National – Patrick Corbin (9-5, 3.41)
Adrian Houser has made three straight starts since his last relief appearance on July 26th and his pitch count has increased each time. He threw 96 pitches last time out over six innings in a 3-2 win over Texas. Houser allowed just three hits and one run while striking out 10. He went two scoreless innings in a start against Washington on May 7th and struck out four.
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The Nationals are 1-4 in Corbin’s last five starts but the offense has scored three runs or less in each of those contests. Corbin bounced back from a rough outing against the Cubs on August 4th to limit the New York Mets to two runs on three hits while striking out eight in six innings. The lefty is 2-5 with a 5.18 ERA in eight career games (seven starts) against Milwaukee.
The pitching matchup heavily favors Washington in this one and their offense hammered a pretty good Reds staff. Milwaukee is hitting just .242 against lefties this season including .225 in their last 10 games.
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BETTING TRENDS:
Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-9 in their last 13 Friday games.
Brewers are 4-11 in their last 15 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Brewers are 2-7 in their last 9 games following an off day.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Brewers are 1-4 in Houser’s last 5 road starts.
Brewers are 1-4 in Houser’s last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 1-4 in Houser’s last 5 starts.
Brewers are 1-4 in Houser’s last 5 starts on grass.
Brewers are 1-5 in Houser’s last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 games following an off day.
Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Nationals are 13-3 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 15-5 in their last 20 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 13-5 in their last 18 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 10-4 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Nationals are 39-16 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Nationals are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 8-20 in their last 28 Friday games.
Nationals are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 7-0 in Corbin’s last 7 home starts.
Nationals are 5-2 in Corbin’s last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 5-2 in Corbin’s last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 7-3 in Corbin’s last 10 starts.
Nationals are 7-3 in Corbin’s last 10 starts on grass.
Nationals are 2-5 in Corbin’s last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2-1 in Brewers last 11 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 18-7-1 in Brewers last 26 Friday games.
Under is 18-7-2 in Brewers last 27 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 15-7-1 in Brewers last 23 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 34-16-1 in Brewers last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Houser’s last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Houser’s last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in Nationals last 9 games following an off day.
Under is 20-7 in Nationals last 27 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-7 in Nationals last 23 games following a win.
Under is 11-5-1 in Nationals last 17 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-0 in Corbin’s last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-0 in Corbin’s last 7 home starts.
Under is 7-1 in Corbin’s last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 7-1 in Corbin’s last 8 starts overall.
Under is 6-1 in Corbin’s last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Corbin’s last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Corbin’s last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Corbin’s last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Corbin’s last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Corbin’s last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Corbin’s last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Corbin’s last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
