Final Score: Nationals 5 - Cubs 2
Thursday, August 5, 1999 at 2:20 PM ET

Nationals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
41-63 Rating 1445
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.7
Cubs
49-56 Rating 1486
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cubs
All-time wins 253 232
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 4.0
Last meeting 1 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cubs
Games played 104 105
Avg runs scored 4.2 5.0
Avg runs conceded 5.2 5.7
Win percentage 39% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 50%