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In the second game of a three-game series at Nationals Park, the Chicago Cubs (47-67) face the Washington Nationals (39-78), Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET. On the hill for the Cubs will be Justin Steele (4-7), opposed by the Nationals’ Patrick Corbin (4-16).
The Cubs are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-171) on the road at the Nationals (+144). The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Cubs vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-171)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Tuesday, August 16, 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 |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hendricks | 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 |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Rafael Ortega | Day-to-day | Undisclosed |
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 |
| Jackson Tetreault | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tanner Rainey | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joe Ross | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Will Harris | 60 Day Injury List | Pectoral |
| Seth Romero | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Stephen Strasburg | 60 Day Injury List | Ribs |
| Evan Lee | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Nationals
The Nationals took down the Cubs 5-4 yesterday, with Carl Edwards Jr. getting the win (1.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) and Nelson Cruz leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI). Brandon Hughes (1.00 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won 15, or 42.9%, of the 35 games they’ve played as favorites this season. This season, Chicago has won three of its five games when favored by at least -171 on the moneyline. The Cubs have a 63.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 48 of their 114 opportunities. The Cubs are 58-56-0 against the spread in their 114 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 111 | .282 (32) | .360 (27) | .455 (43) | 2.6% (89) | 23.1% (98) | 10.0% (45) |
| Willson Contreras | 97 | .249 (86) | .361 (25) | .460 (37) | 4.0% (38) | 21.5% (89) | 9.4% (60) |
| Nico Hoerner | 99 | .301 (13) | .347 (42) | .426 (73) | 1.9% (109) | 11.4% (6) | 5.3% (132) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 110 | .221 (132) | .317 (97) | .443 (56) | 4.8% (22) | 33.8% (145) | 11.1% (30) |
| Christopher Morel | 72 | .260 (-) | .330 (-) | .461 (-) | 3.7% (-) | 30.3% (-) | 9.0% (-) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have come away with 32 wins in the 102 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Washington has won 17 of 55 games when listed as at least +144 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 41% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 57 of their 117 opportunities. The Nationals have posted a record of 49-68-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | 108 | .239 (108) | .322 (84) | .355 (132) | 2.1% (100) | 22.9% (96) | 10.3% (41) |
| César Hernández | 116 | .243 (101) | .306 (112) | .308 (142) | 0.0% (143) | 17.6% (54) | 7.1% (94) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 93 | .243 (101) | .302 (118) | .350 (133) | 1.6% (120) | 12.1% (9) | 6.6% (106) |
| Luke Voit | 93 | .226 (125) | .319 (92) | .409 (86) | 3.9% (41) | 32.9% (144) | 11.1% (30) |
| Yadiel Hernandez | 91 | .272 (-) | .316 (-) | .416 (-) | 2.8% (-) | 22.8% (-) | 5.9% (-) |
Cubs vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Cubs to pick up the win (-171 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go over the total (8.5 runs).