Final Score: Cubs 5 - Nationals 6
Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 3:10 PM ET

Cubs @ Nationals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
83-58 Rating 1558
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.3
Nationals
70-72 Rating 1508
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Nationals
All-time wins 297 319
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.0 4.3
Last meeting 3 10

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Nationals
Games played 141 142
Avg runs scored 4.8 4.7
Avg runs conceded 4.0 4.2
Win percentage 59% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 50%