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Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
The Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Nationals will trot Max Scherzer out to the mound in this one. Right hander Scherzer has a 3-2 record and a 2.10 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Jake Arrieta who starts for the Cubs. Right hander Arrieta is 4-3 with a 4.10 ERA so far this season.
Chicago won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Nationals on May 18. Bettors who backed the Cubs at -107 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at -107 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 16-22 SU
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chicago:
Team record: 21-20 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Chi Cubs is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington at Chicago Thursday, May 20