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2022 MLB Handicapping
(47-66) Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals (38-78)
Date: Tuesday, August 16th
Time: 7:05 PM ET
Venue: Nationals Park Washington
Projected Pitchers: Justin Steele vs. Patrick Corbin
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs -140 Nationals +120
MLB run line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5, Nationals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals face off on Tuesday in an MLB game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs come into this game with a 47-66 record overall and they have gone 58-55 on the run line. On Sunday the pitching really struggled giving up eight runs and that led to the three run defeat to the Reds.
The Cubs are averaging 4.16 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 4.79 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while their defense is ranked 25th in the league. Willson Contreras has hit 17 home runs and driven in 45 RBIs.
On the mound for the Cubs is Justin Steele who sits with a 4-7 record and an ERA of 3.63. In his last start against the Nationals he went six innings giving up eight hits and two runs.
Washington Nationals
On the other side of this match up is the Nationals who sit with a 38-78 record overall and they have gone 47-69 on the run line. On Sunday the Nationals didn’t score a run and that led to the 6-0 defeat.
The Nationals are averaging 3.77 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 5.59 runs per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 30th in the league. The Nationals traded a ton of their talent away at the trade deadline.
On the mound for the Nationals is Patrick Corbin who sits with a 4-16 record and an ERA of 7.02. In his last start against the Phillies he went 0.2 innings giving up five hits and six runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Cubs are 4-0 in Steeles last 4 starts vs. National League East.
Cubs are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Nationals are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 0-5 in Corbins last 5 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Nationals are 1-8 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals MLB Prediction:
Corbin has been awful this season and in his last start he gave up five hits and six runs. I expect the Cubs are going to run up the score here and that will be the difference as the Cubs get the job done. Back the Cubs.
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