Friday’s contest between the Chicago Cubs (78-75) and the Washington Nationals (68-85) at Wrigley Field has a projected final score of 5-4 based on our computer prediction, with the Cubs coming out on top. Game time is at 2:20 p.m. ET on Sept. 20.

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Cubs vs. Nationals Matchup Info

• When: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Cubs vs. Nationals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Nationals 4
• Total Prediction: Under 9 runs

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Cubs vs. Nationals Betting Lines

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Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been the favorite in 74 games this season, and has come away with the win 40 times (54.1%) in those contests.
• This year, the Cubs have won 17 of 20 games when listed as at least -170 or better on the moneyline.
• Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 72 of 153 opportunities.
• The Cubs went 4-4 across the eight games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Chicago and its opponents combined to go over the run total nine times.

Nationals Betting Insights

• Washington has won 42.1% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (53-73).
• When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +142 or longer, the Nationals have a record of 18-31 (36.7%).
• Washington has combined with opponents to go over the total 73 times this season for a 73-72-8 record against the over/under.
• The Nationals have played as underdogs in 10 of their past 15 games and won three of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Washington and its opponents have failed to hit the over eight times.

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Cubs vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon

• The 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.54, a 4.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.162 in 26 games this season.
• Jameson Taillon’s team is 4-8 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• In games Taillon has started, his team is 12-14.
• In Taillon’s 26 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 14 times.

Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: Trevor Williams

• In 11 games this season, the 32-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.22, with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .221 against him.
• The Nationals are 8-2 in Williams’ 10 starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
• Williams’ team is 9-2 in his 11 starts.
• Williams’ starts hit the over on the run total four times in 11 games with a set total this season.

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