El Jefe
The Chicago Cubs (43-64) will square off against the Washington Nationals (36-74) in Chicago on Tuesday, August 9 at Wrigley Field. Both teams will be vying for a win in this showdown. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 7:05 PM CT!
Take a look at how the Cubs and Nationals have performed against each other historically for context about Tuesday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two teams have fought in one matchup, in which the Cubs beat the Nationals. The last time these two teams saw each other on Monday, the Chicago Cubs walked away with a 6-3 victory. The Nationals racked up one run on seven hits while the Cubs tallied 0 runs on two hits. We’ll see who comes out victorious this time when these two teams square off at Wrigley Field.
Betting Preview for the Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game on August 9 2022
Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
When: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 7:05 PM CT
Betting on the Washington Nationals
Record: (36W-75L) | National League East Standing: 5
The Nationals were defeated by the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 in their most recent outing on Sunday, and we’ll be interested to see if this momentum continues. Overall this season, the team is currently batting .248 thanks in large part to their hottest bat, Keibert Ruiz, who has a batting average of .243. Defensively, they have an ERA of 5.33 and a .982 fielding percentage. Prior to placing your bet, don’t forget to consult our evaluation of the odds!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report,the Nationals are without Joseph Ross (Elbow), Erick Fedde (Right Shoulder), MacKenzie Gore (Elbow), Tyler Clippard (Groin), Stephen Strasburg (Ribs), Seth Romero (Calf), William Harris (Pectoral), Jackson Tetreault (Shoulder), Tanner Rainey (Elbow), Evan Lee (Flexor), Carter Kieboom (Forearm), and Sean Doolittle (Elbow).
Betting on the Chicago Cubs
Record: (44W-64L) | National League Central Standing: 5
In their most recent game on Sunday, the Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins by a score of 0-3. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .242 as Nicholas Hoerner leads the squad hitting .293. Defensively speaking, the Cubs hold an ERA of 4.31 and a fielding percentage of .983. Make sure you review our odds assessment below so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Cubs will play without Wade Miley (Shoulder), Manuel Rodríguez (Elbow), Kyle Hendricks (Shoulder), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Steven Brault (COVID), Michael Hermosillo (Quad), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), Alec Mills (Back), Ethan Roberts (Shoulder), and Jason Heyward (Knee).
Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Chicago Cubs (-196) at FanDuel
The Chicago Cubs are considered the favorite. Who do you have?
Over/Under Pick: Under 7.5 Total Runs (104) at Circa Sports
For this game, we are predicting the total number of runs to be under 7.5. Be sure to take this into account when placing your bet!
Runline Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 Runs (+117) at Circa Sports
The Chicago Cubs will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover a runline of -1.5.
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