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Chicago Cubs

vs

Washington Nationals
Sunday, July 06, 2014 1:35 PM ET
Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Chicago Cubs pay a visit to Nationals Park.

The Washington Nationals will turn to Jordan Zimmermann and his 6-4 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Chicago Cubs send Jake Arrieta (5-1) to the hill.

Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Those going with the Washington Nationals in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -171 at Sportsbook for Sunday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7 at Sportsbook.

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Computer Prediction: Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Pick

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.6-3.7 result in favor of the Nationals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals bring a 47-39 record to the battle against the 38-47 Cubs. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Chicago injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 1 (Washington Nationals) and the No. 19 (Chicago Cubs) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

How Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Stats Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Washington Nationals No. 13-ranked scoring average of 4.15 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs offense rated No. 21 and scoring 3.88 runs per game. The Nationals have averaged 8.45 hits per game to date this season, more than the Cubs hitters have managed (8 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, Chicago owns the No. 19-rated road mark, allowing 4.28 runs per game on the highway. Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 7 in scoring at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Chicago was a 13-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They lost as +185 underdogs, while the total score of 13 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. Chicago got the wrong end of the stick in their last game on Saturday, suffering a 13-0 humiliation against Washington.

Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Betting Odds Trends

Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

Next Betting Matchups

Chicago at Cincinnati, Monday, July 7th
Washington home to Baltimore, Monday, July 7th

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