Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs 8/24/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 2:20 PM EST
Aug. 24, 2019
TV: NSCH
Latest Odds : CHC -150 Total 9
The Washington Nationals are set to visit Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois for a National League clash against the Chicago Cubs. The Washington Nationals come into this matchup with a 70-57 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a win, 7-1. Max Scherzer received the starting nod for the Washington Nationals, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 4 innings. Howie Kendrick had a big game from the plate for the Washington Nationals as he went 3 for 5 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Washington Nationals are set to start Joe Ross (3-3, 5.48 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 3.1 scoreless innings while striking out 2 batters against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joe Ross had success in his 1 appearance against the Chicago Cubs during the 2019 season as he went 1/3rd of an inning without giving up a run.
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The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with a 69-58 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the San Francisco Giants with a win, 1-0. Kyle Hendricks received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he had success as he went 7 scoreless innings while striking out 7 batters. Anthony Rizzo was responsible for the lone score of the game for the Chicago Cubs as he contributed his 81st RBI of the season.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Jose Quintana (11-7, 3.91 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 7 scoreless innings while striking out 7 batters against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jose Quintana has never recorded a start against the Washington Nationals, but he has struggled in 12 home starts this season as he is posting a 4.15 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Nationals are 8-2 in the last 10 on the money line.
Cubs are 6-4 in the last 10 on the money line.
Nationals are 19-22 as the underdog this year.
Cubs are 44-19 as a home team in their last 63 games.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -150
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best home teams in the MLB this season as they bring a respectable 44-20 record into this matchup. The Chicago Cubs have received inconsistent play out of their starting pitchers, but Jose Quintana has looked much better as of recent. The Cubs have a ton of talent in their starting lineup, and Joe Ross has been known for giving up a ton of runs this year (5.48 ERA). Chicago will knock Joe Ross out of the game early and force the Nationals to resort to the bullpen which has been hit or miss. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 5-4.