Final Score: Cubs 4 - Astros 3
Monday, August 31, 1987 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 | 100 | 120 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average runs | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Cubs | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 129 | 130 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 61% |
Recent Results
Cubs
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 30, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 29, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 28, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Atlanta Braves
Aug 27, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 14
8-6
vs Atlanta Braves
Aug 27, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Houston Astros
Aug 23, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Houston Astros
Aug 22, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Houston Astros
Aug 21, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 20, 1987 · Margin: -9 · Total: 17
4-13
@ Atlanta Braves
Aug 19, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 10
9-1
Astros
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 30, 1987 · Margin: -7 · Total: 7
0-7
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 29, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 28, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 26, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 25, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 24, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Chicago Cubs
Aug 23, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Chicago Cubs
Aug 22, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Chicago Cubs
Aug 21, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 20, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4