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Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 8-31-24 MLB Picks

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Evan Walker

Chicago Cubs (68-66) vs. Washington Nationals (61-73)
August 31, 2024 4:05 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Nationals +116 / Chicago Cubs -137; Over/Under: +9
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The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals meet Saturday in MLB Game 2 action at Nationals Park. Here’s a Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction. This article will include a Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Pick.

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 69-66 on the year after playing the Marlins and Pirates. The Chicago Cubs have scored 30 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 8 games. The Chicago Cubs have won 8 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Nico Hoerner leads the Chicago Cubs with 124 hits and 39 RBI, while Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ have combined for 229 hits and 139 RBI.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 61-74 on the year after playing the Braves and Yankees. The Washington Nationals have scored 15 runs in their last 3 Games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 9 Games. The Washington Nationals have won 6 of their last 7 Games when scoring 4 or more runs. Luis Garcia Jr. leads the Washington Nationals with 124 hits and 63 RBI, while CJ Abrams and Jacob Young have combined for 221 hits and 94 RBI.

Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Pitching Pick Matchup

Javier Assad gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs, and he is 6-4 with a 3.15 ERA and 102 strikeouts this season. Assad has allowed 24 hits and 8 runs in his last 25.1 innings. Assad has a 3.96 ERA and .254 allowed bating average in 61.1 road innings. This will be Assad’s second career Game against the Washington Nationals.

DJ Herz gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 2-6 with a 3.84 ERA and 83 strikeouts this season. Herz has allowed 17 hits and 6 earned runs in his last 24.1 innings. Herz has a 3.59 ERA and .235 allowed batting average in 42.2 home innings. This will be Herz’s first career Game against the Chicago Cubs.

Why the Washington Nationals will win

The Nationals have won each of their last five games as underdogs against NL Central opponents following a home loss.
The Cubs have lost seven of their last eight day games against the Nationals following a win.
The Nationals have covered the run line each of their last six day games against teams that held a winning record.
The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in 19 of their last 22 games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
The Nationals have won the first inning in each of their last three games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
The Nationals have led after 3 innings in each of their last five day games against the Cubs at Nationals Park.
The Nationals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against National League opponents.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

Luis Garcia has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in day games against NL Central teams that held a winning record.
Keibert Ruiz has scored a run in each of the Nationals’ last four day games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
Luis Garcia has recorded two or more total bases in seven of his last eight appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Luis Garcia has recorded at least one Single in each of the Nationals’ last eight day games.
Ildemaro Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against NL Central opponents.
Ildemaro Vargas has recorded an RBI in four of his last five appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

Ian Happ has recorded at least one Double in each of the Cubs’ last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
Patrick Wisdom has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with the Cubs as favorites against the Nationals.
Dansby Swanson has scored at least one run in each of the Cubs’ last six games.
Cody Bellinger has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Cubs’ last five games against the Nationals.
Christian Bethancourt has recorded at least one hit in each of his seven previous appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Christian Bethancourt has recorded a Single in each of his four previous road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Christian Bethancourt has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances against NL opponents.

Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction

I’m not excited to back either the Nationals or Cubs, two teams that have nothing to play for at this stage. So, I’looking at the more favorable price if forced to pick a side. It doesn’t hurt that the Nationals are at home ad DJ Herz has been solid lately, allowing just 6 runs in his last 24.1 innings. Give me the Nats and the plus money on Saturday afternoon.