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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Washington Nationals (38-78) hosting the Chicago Cubs (47-66) at 7:05 PM ET. On the hill for the Cubs will be Marcus Stroman (4-5), opposed by the Nationals’ Josiah Gray (7-8).
Despite playing away from home the Cubs are at -143 to win, compared to the Nationals at +120. The contest has a total set at 8.
Cubs vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-143)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Monday, August 15, 2022
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Stadium: Nationals Park
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Brault | 10 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Erick Fedde | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| MacKenzie Gore | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Evan Lee | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Jackson Tetreault | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tanner Rainey | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joe Ross | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Seth Romero | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Will Harris | 60 Day Injury List | Pectoral |
| Stephen Strasburg | 60 Day Injury List | Ribs |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Nationals
The Cubs lost their most recent game against the Reds by an 8-5 score yesterday. Yan Gomes went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively. Anderson Espinoza picked up the loss after throwing two innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits while striking out one.
Yesterday, the Nationals fell to the Padres 6-0. Paolo Espino was the losing pitcher after throwing five innings, giving up four earned runs on seven hits while striking out three. Joey Meneses led the Nationals’ offense, going 2-for-4.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been favorites in 34 games this season and won 15 (44.1%) of those contests. Chicago has entered 17 games this season favored by -143 or more and is 8-9 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 58.8% chance of a victory for the Cubs. So far this season, Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 47 of their 113 games with a total. The Cubs are 58-55-0 against the spread in their 113 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 96 | .253 (82) | .365 (21) | .466 (33) | 4.1% (37) | 21.2% (86) | 9.5% (59) |
| Ian Happ | 110 | .279 (35) | .357 (30) | .439 (58) | 2.2% (99) | 23.3% (102) | 9.9% (49) |
| Nico Hoerner | 98 | .302 (12) | .348 (42) | .425 (73) | 1.9% (108) | 11.0% (5) | 5.3% (134) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 109 | .223 (127) | .318 (97) | .446 (53) | 4.8% (21) | 33.4% (147) | 11.0% (32) |
| Christopher Morel | 71 | .264 (-) | .334 (-) | .468 (-) | 3.7% (-) | 29.7% (-) | 9.1% (-) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have come away with 31 wins in the 101 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Washington has won 23 of 79 games when listed as at least +120 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 45.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Washington and their opponents have gone over in 56 of their 116 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Nationals have an against the spread mark of 48-68-0 in 116 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | 107 | .236 (114) | .320 (91) | .342 (136) | 1.9% (108) | 22.9% (97) | 10.4% (42) |
| César Hernández | 115 | .243 (99) | .306 (113) | .308 (143) | 0.0% (145) | 17.8% (56) | 7.1% (94) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 92 | .245 (97) | .303 (117) | .353 (133) | 1.7% (117) | 12.2% (10) | 6.7% (106) |
| Luke Voit | 92 | .228 (123) | .319 (94) | .413 (85) | 3.9% (41) | 32.7% (146) | 10.9% (34) |
| Yadiel Hernandez | 90 | .268 (-) | .312 (-) | .414 (-) | 2.8% (-) | 22.7% (-) | 6.0% (-) |
Cubs vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Cubs vs. Nationals is the Cubs (-143 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we prefer the over on 8 runs.