As the Chicago Cubs gear up to face Luis Garcia and the Washington Nationals this Friday, they will look to Cody Bellinger to bolster their offensive prowess. The Cubs are positioned as the favorites with odds of -171, while the Nationals are seen as the underdogs at +144. Chicago holds a 1.5-run advantage (with odds at +117), and the total for the matchup is set at 9 runs.
Explore all the essential betting insights for the nationals vs cubs game, including run line, moneyline, totals, and expert forecasts.
Game Information & Odds
- Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
- Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Broadcast: MARQ
Predictions
- Score Forecast: Cubs 5, Nationals 4
- Total Forecast: Under 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 57%, Nationals 43%
Betting Insights
The Cubs have triumphed in 39 of the 74 games where they were favored this season, translating to a winning percentage of 52.7%. In games where they were favored by -171 or more, Chicago boasts an impressive 17-3 record. The bookmakers’ moneyline reflects a 63.1% probability of a Cubs victory.
Conversely, the Nationals have faced the underdog role in 124 games this year, achieving success in 52 of them (41.9%). When the odds are set at +144 or worse, Washington’s record stands at 19-29, indicating a 41% chance of emerging victorious in this matchup.
Recent Performance
In their last ten contests, the Cubs recorded a 3-4 mark when favored on the moneyline. Notably, they surpassed the total in eight of those games, all of which had predetermined totals. Their spread performance over the past ten games is 4-6-0.
Player Highlights
For the Cubs, Ian Happ shines as the powerhouse, leading with 25 home runs and 85 RBIs—both team highs. His home run count ranks him 31st in the league, while his RBIs place him 30th. Nico Hoerner contributes significantly with 32 doubles, a triple, five home runs, and 43 walks, boasting a .270 batting average. He arrives at this game with a seven-game hitting streak, batting .425 in his last ten outings, which includes two doubles, two walks, and two RBIs.
Bellinger is also a key player, batting .270 with 23 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, and 44 walks. Isaac Paredes adds depth with a .235 average, featuring 24 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs, and 73 walks.
For the Nationals, C.J. Abrams leads the squad with 20 home runs and 65 RBIs, ranking 67th and 78th in the league for those categories, respectively. He enters the game riding a five-game hitting streak, having achieved a .556 average in his last five games, which includes three doubles, a home run, a walk, and an RBI.
Luis Garcia stands out with a club-best 65 RBIs and a .280 batting average, ranking 110th in home runs and 78th in RBIs across the league. Keibert Ruiz holds a .227 average with 21 doubles and 13 home runs, while Jacob Young boasts a .254 average with 23 doubles, a triple, three home runs, and 28 walks.
This matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams vying for a pivotal victory.
