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 11-5 | -1.5+115 | o8.5-112 | -141 | |
Nationals 12-11 | +1.5-140 | u8.5-107 | +117 | |
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Cubs vs. Nationals Expert Picks
Matthew Vincenzi
686d ago
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
WSH +116
1u
Tanner McGrath
686d ago
Last 30d: 52-62-0 (-12.7u)
Over 9+100
0.4u
WSH +125
0.5u
Stuck 🚨
686d ago
Last 30d: 34-45-4 (-0.1u)
WSH +125
0.5u
Prop Bet Guy
686d ago
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
T.Williams u15.5 Outs+105
1u
Cubs seeing the most pitches per PA this season, and are 8th and 6th in OPS and wRC+ vs RHP, respectively. They’ve held 6/L7 righties under this mark.
Williams is under this line in 3/5 starts despite out performing his 6.29 xERA by more than 2 runs (4.10 ERA). He also ranks 24th out of 129 qualified starters with 4.11 pitches per PA.
The Degenerate
687d ago
Last 30d: 76-139-2 (-28.9u)
N.Hoerner o1.5 Total Bases-106
1u
Over 8.5-115
2u
Found at betonline
Anders
687d ago
Last 30d: 5-9-0 (-7.5u)
Under 9-120
1u
Steak Friend
687d ago
Last 30d: 260-307-6 (-39.7u)
WSH +1.5-136
1u
Sean Zerillo
687d ago
Last 30d: 22-39-0 (-5.2u)
WSH +125
0.63u
Bet to +125
Mjaybrod
687d ago
Last 30d: 89-96-0 (-5.3u)
Under 9-120
0.83u
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.
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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 |
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Cubs at Nationals Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Cubs 11-5 | N/A | N/A |
Nationals 12-11 | N/A | N/A |