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Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
The Washington Nationals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Nationals will trot Patrick Corbin out to the mound in this one. Left hander Corbin has a 6-13 record and a 5.45 ERA this season.
The Cubs will counter Corbin with Javier Assad. Right hander Assad has a 3.27 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -192-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Athletics on September 18. Bettors who backed the Athletics at 160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington lost its last outing, a 10-0 result against the Mets on September 18. Bettors who backed the Mets at -175 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 68-84 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 77-75 SU
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games
Next up:
Washington at Chicago Friday, September 20