Final Score: Cubs 5 - Nationals 4
Friday, September 18, 1970 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
77-71 Rating 1517
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
54%
46%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.4
Nationals
66-82 Rating 1450
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Nationals
All-time wins 20 12
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.9 4.0
Last meeting 9 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Nationals
Games played 148 148
Avg runs scored 5.1 4.3
Avg runs conceded 4.3 5.1
Win percentage 52% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 49%