The highly anticipated game between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals is set to take place today at 7:05 PM EDT. As sports betting enthusiasts, we can’t help but look at the odds and make our predictions. The Cubs are favored to win at -134, while the Nationals are the underdogs with odds of +120. The run total for the game is set at 8.5 runs.
Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for today’s game is Drew Smyly for the Cubs and MacKenzie Gore for the Nationals. Both pitchers have been inconsistent throughout the season, so it will be interesting to see how they perform today.
Previous Games
The Cubs played yesterday and lost to the Marlins in a close 4-3 game. With short rest, will they be able to play at 100%? The Nationals, on the other hand, won their last game against the Pirates 7-2. Will they be able to carry their momentum to today’s game?
The last time these teams played each other was on August 17, 2022. The Cubs won that game 3-2, but they didn’t cover the run line. The total for that game was also set at 8.5 and stayed under by 3.5 runs.
Win Trends
Looking at recent performances, the Cubs have won only 3 out of their last 10 games. The Nationals, on the other hand, have won 5 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
The Cubs have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games while keeping under in 5 of their last 10. The Nationals have not shown any significant trend as the total has gone over in 4 of their last 10 games and under in 6 of their last 10 games.
Our Pick
For this game, we are following the hot Shark player AuthorJohnW and taking the Washington Nationals +1.5 (-140). As always, make sure to download the Shark Book app for a handicapper’s best friend. With its well-informed analysis of sports events and betting scenarios, you’re sure to make the most informed bets of your life.