Final Score: Nationals 1 - Cubs 2
Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 4:33 AM ET

Nationals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
39-61 Rating 1465
Form: LLLLL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.5
Cubs
56-44 Rating 1496
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cubs
All-time wins 249 229
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.3 4.0
Last meeting 5 9

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cubs
Games played 100 100
Avg runs scored 3.7 5.1
Avg runs conceded 5.0 4.7
Win percentage 39% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 65%