Washington Nationals (45-83) vs. Chicago Cubs (78-49)

J.Lannan(L) vs. J.Marquis(R)

Date: 8/22/08

Odds

• The BetEd.com sportsbook odds are: Chicago Cubs (-270) / Washington Nationals (250).
• The Washington Nationals are a heavy underdog in this game.

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Home/Away/Overall Moneyline Records

• The Chicago Cubs have a 47-18 record at home this season.
• The Washington Nationals have a 22-44 record on the road this season.
• The Chicago Cubs are 78-49 on the season.
• The Washington Nationals are 45-83 on the season.

Game Characteristics

• This is a non-divisional rivalry game.
• The Chicago Cubs have a 43-26 record in non-divisional rivalry games.
• The Washington Nationals have a 28-53 record in non-divisional rivalry games.
• This is the first game of the series.

Chicago Cubs - Batting

Chicago Cubs - Pitching

• The Chicago Cubs are allowing 1.33 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 2.86 R/G L7 games.
• 3.30 R/G L20 games.
• 4.02 R/G overall.

Washington Nationals - Batting

• The Washington Nationals are averaging 2.67 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 3.14 R/G L7 games.
• 3.60 R/G L20 games.
• 3.67 R/G overall.
• Against righties, the Washington Nationals are 30-52 on the season.

Washington Nationals - Pitching

• The Washington Nationals are allowing 4.00 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 6.43 R/G L7 games.
• 5.60 R/G L20 games.
• 4.97 R/G overall.

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