Nationals-Brewers Odds Preview

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. The Nationals will trot Collin Balester out to the mound in this one. Righthander Balester has a 0-1 record and a 6.00 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Brewers will be Carlos Villanueva. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Josh Willingham went 3-for-5 with two homers and eight runs batted in to lead the Nationals over the Brewers 14-6 on Monday night. Washington cashed as +140 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 9.5-run total listed by sportsbooks. Adam Dunn was 2-for-3 with two RBIs for the Nationals, while Jason Bergmann picked up the win in relief of starter Craig Stammen for Washington. Ryan Braun went 3-for-4 with a two-run blast for Milwaukee, as Jeff Suppan was rocked for 10 runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Brewers. Current streak: Washington has won 3 straight games. Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Washington: 31-68 SU Milwaukee: 49-50 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a win are 4-6 Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Washington is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home Next up: Milwaukee home to Washington, Wednesday, July 29