Final Score: Nationals 1 - Cubs 6
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 2:20 PM ET

Nationals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
46-84 Rating 1424
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
34%
66%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +1.3
Cubs
79-50 Rating 1529
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cubs
All-time wins 284 259
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 4.0
Last meeting 2 9

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cubs
Games played 130 129
Avg runs scored 3.7 5.4
Avg runs conceded 5.0 4.1
Win percentage 35% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 34% 72%