Cubs vs. Nationals Odds & Betting Predictions - May 2, 2023
Cubs at Nationals
11:05 pm • MASNStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 5.55 | 6-10 | |
 |  | 4.63 | 3-5 |
Cubs at Nationals Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs 4-4 | -1.5+115 | o8.5-112 | -141 | |
Nationals 0-0 | +1.5-140 | u8.5-107 | +117 | |
Nationals ParkWashington
Cubs vs. Nationals Expert Picks
Stuck 🚨
Last 30d: 61-58-0 (+2.4u)
WSH +125
0.5u
Jim Turvey
Last 30d: 40-46-0 (-0.1u)
CHC -135
$55.00
YOU HAVE ONE LAST CHANCE HAYDEN! (And it’s thanks entirely to Trevor Williams)
The Degenerate
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
N.Hoerner o1.5 Total Bases-106
1u
Over 8.5-115
2u
Found at betonline
David Payne
Last 30d: 12-10-1 (+3.4u)
WSH +125
$1.25
Anders
Last 30d: 9-18-0 (-14.3u)
Under 9-120
1u
Steak Friend
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
WSH +1.5-136
1u
Sean Zerillo
Last 30d: 63-96-2 (-4.1u)
WSH +125
0.63u
Bet to +125
Mjaybrod
Last 30d: 103-102-0 (+10.4u)
Under 9-120
0.83u
Duck
Last 30d: 73-69-4 (-3.7u)
WSH +120
1.32u
Cubs vs. Nationals Previews & Analysis
Cubs vs. Nationals Notes
Keys to the Game
The Nationals are just 2-10 (.167) when allowing 10 or more hits this season -- tied for 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .265.
The Nationals are just 2-10 (.167) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season -- tied for 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .364.
The Cubs are 8-2 (.800) when they've hit 2 or more home runs this season -- 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .701.
The Cubs are 7-5 (.583) on the road this season -- 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .485.
Matchup Contrasts
Nico Hoerner struck out in just 10% of PA's over the last 30 days -- eighth lowest in MLB-- 96th Percentile. Trevor Williams had a strikeout rate of just 15% over the last 30 days -- tied for sixth lowest among qualified SPs-- seventh Percentile.
Keibert Ruiz has struck out in just 7% of PA's this season -- second lowest in MLB-- 99th Percentile. Hayden Wesneski has a strikeout rate of just 13% vs left-handed batters this season -- tied for eighth lowest among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP-- 10th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Graham Ashcraft had an ERA of 8.37 (47.1 IP) against division opponents in 2022 -- highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 3.93 -- 0 Percentile.
Graham Ashcraft threw fastballs 77% of the time (989/1,286) in non-two strike counts in 2022 -- highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 50% -- 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a swing rate of just 38% (45/120) against Hayden Wesneski on sliders this season -- 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 49% -- third Percentile.
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Cubs vs. Nationals Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Nationals are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
- Nationals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Nationals are 45-36 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Nationals' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 40 of Nationals' 81 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Last 5 Matchups
Nationals vs. Cubs Injury Updates
Nationals Injuries
- Josiah GraySP
Josiah Gray (elbow) scratched Tuesday.
Out
- DJ HerzSP
Herz is out with elbow
Out
Cubs Injuries
- Michael SorokaSP
Soroka is out with shoulder
Out
- Justin SteeleSP
Steele is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Cubs vs. Nationals Box Score
Cubs Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 78 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
 | 21 | 0.1 | 0 | 3 | |
 | 4 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | |
 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nationals Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 87 | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | |
 | 16 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | |
 | 17 | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | |
 | 21 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | |
 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 3-3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
 | 2-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs vs. Nationals Odds Comparison
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Cubs at Nationals Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Cubs 4-4 | N/A | N/A |
Nationals 0-0 | N/A | N/A |