Final Score: Astros 9 - Cubs 7
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 8:05 PM ET

Astros @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Astros
72-66 Rating 1503
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.5
Cubs
85-53 Rating 1533
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Astros Cubs
All-time wins 275 235
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.6 4.3
Last meeting 3 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Astros Cubs
Games played 138 138
Avg runs scored 4.5 5.4
Avg runs conceded 4.7 4.0
Win percentage 52% 62%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 70%