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Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
The Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Jake Irvin in this one. Right hander Irvin is 10-12 this season with a 4.07 ERA.
Irvin's opponent in this one will be Shota Imanaga. The Cubs left hander has a 3.03 ERA to go along with a 14-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -217-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, Chicago was a 5-1 loser on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on Washington at 115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Cubs on September 21. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 69-86 SU
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 79-76 SU
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Kansas City Tuesday, September 24
Chicago at Philadelphia Monday, September 23