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Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
The fans at Wrigley Field will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs when they take their seats on Monday.
The Nationals will trot Jon Lester out to the mound in this one. Left hander Lester has a 0-1 record and a 2.25 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Adbert Alzolay who starts for the Cubs. Right hander Alzolay is 1-3 with a 4.50 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, Chicago was a 5-1 winner on the road against the Tigers. Bettors on Chicago at -141 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Washington was a 3-0 winner on the road against the Diamondbacks. Bettors on Washington at -105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 16-20 SU
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 13 games
Chicago:
Team record: 19-20 SU
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Next up:
Washington at Chicago Tuesday, May 18