Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 04/12/26

The Milwaukee Brewers are a more talented team than the Washington Nationals in 2026, while they have higher expectations and playoff hopes. That being said, Washington has won the first 2 games of this series, and at current pricing, I side with them to secure the sweep on Sunday. At the time of publishing, you can get +184 on Washington, and I find that enticing given the current form of Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff. I have been fond of Woodruff in his career, but his start to the season has not exactly been smooth. The veteran right-hander allowed 2 home runs in his final spring tuneup before 2 more home runs in his season debut and 5 earned runs allowed in his last start. His velocity is down, as are his chase and whiff rates and his 27.3% ground ball rate is awfully low. Washington ranks 8th in wOBA with a 110 wRC+ against right-handed pitching so far.

Zack Littell is the scheduled starter for the Nationals on Sunday as he looks to make his 3rd start of the season. Littell has been a very effective starter the last 2 seasons, posting a 3.63 and 3.81 ERA in those respective years. Home runs allowed are his major concern and that can plague him in any matchup, but Littell was sharp in his last outing with 5 innings of 1-run ball and no home runs against the Cardinals. Milwaukee has a tough lineup and Littell has his flaws, but at current pricing I side with the Nationals again.

Nationals vs Brewers prediction: Washington Nationals ML (+184) available at time of publishing. Playable to +180 odds.

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