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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (43-64) hosting the Washington Nationals (36-74) at 8:05 PM ET. Keegan Thompson (8-5) is the starter for the Cubs, and Anibal Sanchez (0-4) for the Nationals.
The Nationals (+159) are on the road versus the favored Cubs (-191). The over/under for the Cubs-Nationals game is 7.5.
Cubs vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-191)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -111)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Monday, August 8, 2022
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Brault | 10 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Christopher Morel | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Clippard | 15 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Erick Fedde | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| MacKenzie Gore | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Stephen Strasburg | 60 Day Injury List | Ribs |
| 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 |
| Will Harris | 60 Day Injury List | Pectoral |
| Seth Romero | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Nationals
The Nationals lost to the Phillies 13-1 yesterday. Cesar Hernandez went 3-for-4 with an RBI, and Cory Abbott took the loss, throwing three innings, giving up seven earned runs on seven hits while striking out two.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Cubs have been favored 30 times and won 13, or 43.3%, of those games. Chicago has played as a favorite of -191 or more once this season and won that game. The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.6% chance of a victory for the Cubs. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 44 of their 107 chances. In 107 games with a spread this season, the Cubs are 54-53-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 92 | .250 (87) | .362 (26) | .465 (34) | 4.0% (42) | 21.8% (95) | 9.5% (55) |
| Ian Happ | 104 | .275 (42) | .356 (33) | .429 (67) | 2.1% (106) | 23.2% (104) | 10.3% (43) |
| Nico Hoerner | 92 | .295 (24) | .337 (60) | .412 (89) | 1.7% (121) | 11.0% (6) | 4.6% (142) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 103 | .219 (138) | .316 (100) | .447 (58) | 4.8% (22) | 33.6% (150) | 11.4% (28) |
| Christopher Morel | 67 | .263 (-) | .335 (-) | .454 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 29.2% (-) | 9.3% (-) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have been victorious in 29, or 30.5%, of the 95 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This year, Washington has won 11 of 38 games when listed as at least +159 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 38.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Washington’s games have gone over the total in 53 of their 110 opportunities. The Nationals are 46-64-0 against the spread in their 110 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | 102 | .232 (121) | .318 (96) | .342 (136) | 2.0% (108) | 23.0% (100) | 10.5% (40) |
| César Hernández | 109 | .241 (107) | .305 (115) | .307 (147) | 0.0% (147) | 18.1% (59) | 7.3% (92) |
| Luke Voit | 86 | .235 (120) | .328 (80) | .424 (73) | 3.9% (45) | 31.7% (149) | 11.4% (28) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 86 | .243 (103) | .302 (121) | .339 (138) | 1.2% (137) | 11.4% (8) | 6.7% (103) |
| Lane Thomas | 95 | .237 (-) | .287 (-) | .397 (-) | 3.1% (-) | 23.9% (-) | 6.4% (-) |
Cubs vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Cubs will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-191). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).