Nationals vs Cubs Prediction
The Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Wrigley Field. On Tuesday it was the Cubs that were able to secure the 17-3.
Nationals Betting Preview
The Nationals sit with a 38-57 record overall but on Tuesday the pitching really struggled on Tuesday. Amos Willingham went 0.2 innings giving up four hits and four runs. The Nationals are averaging 4.23 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.14 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the pitching is ranked 27th. Lane Thomas has hit 15 home runs and driven in 51 RBIs.
Cubs Betting Preview
The Cubs sit with a 44-50 record overall and they scored 17 runs on Tuesday. Seiya Suzuki finished with four hits, two runs and three RBIs. The Cubs are averaging 4.66 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.45 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th while the pitching staff is ranked 16th. On the mound for the Cubs will be Kyle Hendricks who sits with a 3-4 record and an ERA of 3.57. In his last start against the White Sox he went 4.2 innings giving up eight hits and five runs.
Nationals vs Cubs Trends
Cubs are 0-4 in Hendricks' last 4 starts vs. National League East. Cubs are 1-10 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 5-0-1 in Nationals last 6 games as a road underdog. Over is 5-0-1 in Nationals last 6 road games.
Shane’s Free Pick
Kyle Hendricks struggled in his last start giving up five runs, but he overall has been good sitting with an ERA of 3.57. The Nationals offense is ranked 22nd overall, and they are going to really struggle again in this game. Look for Hendricks to only give up a run or two, and the Cubs will get the job done.
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