The Brewers took Game 1 of this home series versus Washington, and I like them as an underdog here in Game 2. Milwaukee has won five of their last seven, while the Nats have lost seven of their last nine.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Nats hand the ball to Jordan Zimmerman, and the right-hander was hit hard by the Cubs in his last outing. Zimmerman (5-3, 3.18 ERA) gave up four runs on 10 hits in a 6-3 home loss. The Brewers will counter with Mike Fiers who has allowed two runs or less in six straight starts.

2. Injuries - The Nats will be missing a pair of big bats with Jayson Werth and Ryan Zimmerman both on the DL.

3. X-Factor - The Brewers have won 19 of their last 28 home meetings versus Washington.

Selection: This is a play on the Milwaukee Brewers +1.5 (8*)