Final Score: Cubs 5 - Nationals 3
Thursday, September 30, 1971 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
82-79 Rating 1507
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.2
Nationals
71-89-1 Rating 1463
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Nationals
All-time wins 30 23
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average runs 4.7 4.3
Last meeting 5 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Nationals
Games played 161 161
Avg runs scored 3.9 3.8
Avg runs conceded 4.0 4.5
Win percentage 51% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 46%