Final Score: Nationals 5 - Cubs 4
Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 2:20 PM ET

Nationals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
62-64 Rating 1509
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Washington Nationals +0.5
Cubs
54-72 Rating 1436
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cubs
All-time wins 301 276
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.3 4.0
Last meeting 11 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cubs
Games played 126 126
Avg runs scored 3.8 3.9
Avg runs conceded 4.0 4.3
Win percentage 49% 43%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 38%