In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 3rd at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 28-31 this year after they won two out of three against Arizona by scores of 9-7, 11-7, and 1-3. In their game three loss, Washington cut the deficit to 3-1 in the fifth inning, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Nationals recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Lowe, who went 1-4 with one RBI in the loss. Washington started Parker, who allowed three hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Salazar, Brzykcy, and Lord combined for three scoreless innings in relief.
Prior to that series, the Nationals won two out of three against the Mariners, but lost two out of three against the Giants before that. Washington has won four of their last five games and they are currently third in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.02 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .260 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 265 runs with a .244 batting average and a .313 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 16 home runs and 44 RBIs, while Nathaniel Lowe has added eight home runs and 40 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Trevor Williams, who is 3-5 with a 5.69 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP over 55.1 innings pitched this year.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 37-22 this season after they won two out of three against Cincinnati by scores of 2-6, 2-0, and 7-3. In their game three win, Chicago scored the first five runs in the game and they were able to cruise to the victory. The Cubs recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Busch, who went 2-2 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Chicago started Taillon, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 6.1 innings for the win, while Thielbar picked up a hold in relief.
Prior to that series, the Cubs won all three games against the Rockies and two out of three against the Reds. Chicago has won six of their last seven games and they are currently first in the NL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 3.84 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .244 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 341 runs with a .261 batting average and a .336 on base percentage this season. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led Chicago with 15 home runs and 51 RBIs, while Seiya Suzuki has added 14 home runs and 52 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Cade Horton, who is 2-0 with a 3.98 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 20.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Cubs will beat the Nationals
- The Nationals have lost each of their last six home games against NL Central opponents.
- The Cubs have won eight of their last nine games against the Nationals.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five home games against NL Central opponents.
- The road team has covered the run line in four of the Nationals’ last five games.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six home games against NL Central opponents.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Nationals’ last six night games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Cubs’ last six road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last six road games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last six night games between the Cubs and Nationals.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Josh Bell has hit a home run in three of the Nationals’ last four night games.
- Luis Garcia has recorded at least one Double in five of the Nationals’ last six night games.
- Trevor Williams has recorded a win in seven of his last eight appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Josh Bell has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four home appearances against the Cubs.
- CJ Abrams has scored at least one run in each of the Nationals’ last five games.
- Trevor Williams has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last eight home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Amed Rosario has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Nationals as underdogs.
- Amed Rosario has recorded at least one Single in each of his six previous appearances against the Cubs after not playing the previous day.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Tucker has hit a home run in each of the Cubs’ last two games against NL East opponents.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded a Double in four of the Cubs’ last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Dansby Swanson has scored at least one run in each of his last eight appearances against the Nationals after not playing the previous day.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Cubs’ last four night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Carson Kelly has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL opponents.
- Carson Kelly has recorded at least one hit in each of his nine previous appearances with the Cubs as road favorites.
Nationals vs Cubs Prediction
Chicago rolls into this series playing some very good baseball over the last few weeks and their pitching staff has been very good during that span. The Cubs are 17-11 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 13-14 at home. Washington is also playing with some momentum, as they have won two series in a row. The Nationals are starting Williams, who has allowed four earned runs or more in three of his last five starts. The Cubs are going to Horton, who has allowed three earned runs or fewer in four straight outings. Take the Cubs and their high powered offense to get the win here.