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Over 9.5 runs is drawing strong action ahead of Game 2 between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs.
Both teams are averaging at least 5.0 runs per game this season.
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The Chicago Cubs have won 7 of their last 5 games to stay within striking distance of the NL Central leaders, the Milwaukee Brewers (74-46). The Cubs continue to churn out rock-solid numbers on offense, batting .250 while averaging 5.2 runs per game this season.
The Washington Nationals’ three-game win streak came to an end at the hands of the Cubs, 6-8, in Tuesday’s Game 1. Like Chicago, the Nats are among the best offensive teams in the MLB. They are averaging 5.4 runs per game and batting .252 with OBP of .326.
Starting Pitchers: Cubs LHP David Peterson (6-7. 5.35 ERA) vs. Nationals RHP Miles Mikolas (3-9, 5.82 ERA)
The Matchup: The total has gone OVER in 4 of the last 5 meetings between the Nats and the Cubs. Caesars Sportsbook set the over/under for Game 2 at 9.5 runs.
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Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Form
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0.492 | 120 | 59 | 61 |
Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs Latest Matches
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Washington Nationals against Chicago Cubs : Head to Head (H2H)
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Washington Nationals - Chicago Cubs Key Points
- Over is 3-0-1 in the Cubs’ last 4 road games.
- Over is 4-0 in Cubs starter David Peterson’s last 4 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in the Nationals’ last 4 games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-0-1 in the Cubs’ last 6 games as a road favorite.
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Our Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction
Key Stats: The Nationals and the Cubs have both averaged over 5.0 runs per game this season.
Over the last five games, the Nats have averaged 6.2 runs per game, while the Cubs have scored 5.8 runs per contest.
What to Expect: The batters take over in this game as both offenses show up and power the total score way past 9.0 runs. It’s going to be a rough night for starters David Peterson and Miles Mikolas, who both sport over 5.00 ERAs this year.
Fearless Forecast: Washington 6, Chicago 8
Our betting prediction for the Chicago Cubs vs. the Washington Nationals: Over 9.5 runs
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