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2022 MLB Handicapping
(36-75-0) Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs (44-64-0)
Date: Tuesday August 9th
Time: 08:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago
Projected Pitchers: Paolo Espino vs. Marcus Stroman
MLB Moneyline Odds: Nationals 153 Cubs -185
MLB run line Betting Odds: Nationals +1.5, Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Washington Nationals
Heading into the game, the Washington Nationals have an overall record of 36-75-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 19-35. In the NL East division, Washington currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 45-66-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 16.0% of their games. The Nationals’ over-under record is 54-50-7.
For Washington, Paolo Espino gets the start with an overall record of 0-4. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.2. So far, he is lasting an average of 2.34 innings per outing, as well as 6.75 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.66 per 9. In total, Espino has given up 15 home runs.
So far, the Nationals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.29.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Washington Nationals, as they are averaging just 3.79 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -199.0. The Nationals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.247. Washington combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.23. Placing them 26th. With runners on base, the Nationals are averaging just 0.6 stolen bases per game.
In the field, Washington averages 0.5 errors per game, placing them near the league average. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.6 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Chicago Cubs have an overall record of 44-64-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 23-33. In the NL Central division, Chicago currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 55-53-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 33.0% of their games. The Cubss’ over-under record is 47-55-6.
For Chicago, Marcus Stroman gets the start with an overall record of 3-5. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.0. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.29 innings per outing. as well as 8.23 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.18 per 9. In total, Stroman has given up 10 home runs.
So far, the Cubs bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.07.
So far, the Chicago Cubs have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.12 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -77.0. On offense, the Cubs have a team batting average of 0.242, placing them 15th in the league. Chicago’s batting average on balls in play of 0.247 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Cubs have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 9th in the MLB in steals.
Chicago has been strong on defense, ranking 6th in fewest errors at 0.45 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.85 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games
- Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
- Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
- Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Chicago Cubs. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Marcus Stroman has a better WHIP of 1.14 compared to Paolo Espino at 1.27. Espino will be facing a Cubs offense with a team batting average of 0.242 (15th). Stroman has a tough matchup against a Nationals offense ranked 12th in batting average.
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