The Chicago Cubs (-134) are playing the Washington Nationals (+120) at 7:05 PM EDT today. The run total is set at 8.5. The Cubs are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +120, while the Nationals are +1.5 at odds of -140.
Right now, the pitching matchup for this game is set to be Drew Smyly vs. MacKenzie Gore.
The Cubs last played yesterday, losing to the Marlins in a close 4-3 affair. Will they be 100% playing on short rest? The Nationals last game was yesterday, when they beat the Pirates 7-2. Will they be 100% playing on short rest?
The last time these teams played each other was on August 17, 2022 when the Cubs beat the Nationals 3-2. In that game, the Cubs were -1.5, but they didn’t cover the run line. Likewise, the total for that game was set at 8.5 and stayed under by 3.5 runs.
Win Trends
So, how have the Cubbies been doing lately? In their last 10 games, they’ve won 3 times. The Nats, on the other hand, have won 5 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
The Cubbies have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. Similarly, there’s been no significant trend for the Nats, as the total has gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 6 of their last 10.
We’re tailing hot Shark player AuthorJohnW for this game and taking Washington Nationals +1.5 (-140). Still not sure? Get the Shark Book app for free and see what everyone else is saying about this matchup.