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The Chicago Cubs battle the visiting Washington Nationals on Friday in MLB betting odds action at Wrigley Field.
Washington puts its faith in starter Tanner Roark to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 7-4. Getting the ball for the Chicago Cubs is Jason Hammel, who owns a 6-5 record on the season with a 2.99 ERA.
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Computer Prediction: Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Pick
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 4.3-3.7. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Cubs sport a record of 33-44 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 41-37 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Washington injuries news.
The Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals odds would favor the Nationals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 19 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 1.
How Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Stats Matchup
At the plate, Chicago owns the No. 28 ranking for hits at 7.9 per game. By contrast, the Washington Nationals are rated No. 22 in the same category at 8.35 per game.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Chicago has the No. 12-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Nationals own the No. 4 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at +132 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors. The Nationals were saddled with a loss last time out in Doug Fister's start, as they lost 5-3 against Chicago on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Odds Trends
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
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Washington at Chicago, Saturday, June 28th
