Final Score: Cubs 3 - Astros 8
Monday, August 21, 1978 at 8:05 PM ET
Cubs @ Astros
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 54 | 59 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average runs | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 3 |
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 122 | 124 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 61% |
Recent Results
Cubs
vs Cincinnati Reds
Aug 20, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Cincinnati Reds
Aug 19, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 16
7-9
vs Cincinnati Reds
Aug 18, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
vs Cincinnati Reds
Aug 17, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Atlanta Braves
Aug 16, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 9
0-9
vs Atlanta Braves
Aug 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 20
12-8
vs Atlanta Braves
Aug 14, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 20
13-7
@ Washington Nationals
Aug 13, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Washington Nationals
Aug 12, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Washington Nationals
Aug 11, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
Astros
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 20, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 20, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 19, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 18, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 17, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 17, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 16, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 15, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 16
5-11
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 14, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
vs Atlanta Braves
Aug 13, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0