Cubs at Nationals 5/19/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
MLB: 7:00 PM EST
May. 19, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : CHC -142 O/U 9.5
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs play on the road against the Washington Nationals. Chicago defeated Washington 14-6 in the first game of their three-game series on Friday. Kris Bryant launched three home runs for the Cubs and knocked in five runs in the process. Bryant’s home runs came in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings.
Washington starter Max Scherzer did not pitch well and dropped to 2-5 overall. The Nationals are 0-6 at home this season when Scherzer starts. The Nationals right-hander allowed a two-run home run and walked four, but did record eight strikeouts. Washington’s Trea Turners played his first game after sitting out 38 with an injury and had a pair of hits.
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Javier Baez is leading the Cubs in batting average at .330, in home runs with 11 and hits with 59. Kris Bryant leads the Cubs in RBIs with 31. Chicago is averaging .257 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .235. On Sunday, the Cubs will send right-hander Kyle Hendricks to the mound. Hendricks is 3-4 with an ERA of 2.86, 41 Ks and 9 BBs.
Anthony Rendon is leading the Nationals with a .324 batting average, while Adam Eaton leads in hits with 47. Victor Robles is the home run leader with eight, while Juan Soto leads in RBIs with 24. The Nationals are averaging .241 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .256. On Sunday, the Nationals will send right-hander Jeremy Hellickson to the mound. Hellickson is 2-2 with an ERA of 6.00, 29 Ks and 17 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Chicago is 8-3 in its last 11 versus an opponent with a losing record
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Cubs last 7 on the road
Washington is 5-11 in its last 16 versus a right-handed starter
The OVER has cashed in 6 of Hellickson’s last 7 starts on grass
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -142
Chicago has gone from a slow start to first place in the National League Central by 1 ½ games over second place Milwaukee. The Cubs have won 7 of the last 10 and are a respectable 11-10 on the road. Washington has lost 6 of the last 10 overall and is 9-13 at home, while trailing the first place Philadelphia Phillies by 7 games in the National League East. Final Scored Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 7-2