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Chicago Cubs Look to Extend Dominance Against Washington Nationals as Matt Boyd Faces MacKenzie Gore in Series Showdown

The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals are set to continue their series with Matt Boyd facing off against MacKenzie Gore on Wednesday evening. The Cubs secured an 8-3 win in the series opener and look to continue their dominance. With Boyd boasting an ERA of 3.08 and Gore with an ERA of 3.16, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -136. Stay tuned for the Cubs vs. Nationals prediction as the game unfolds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -136 | Nationals +118
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+120) | Nationals +1.5 (-140)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 58%.

Chicago vs Washington Stats

Chicago Cubs

In Wednesday's matchup, veteran southpaw Matt Boyd will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs. Boyd has been in top form, with a 3.54 ERA last month and a 3.08 ERA and 1.26 WHIP for the season. The Cubs, currently leading the NL Central by four games, have been successful on the road, recently sweeping the Rockies and winning two out of three games against the Reds.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been a standout player for the Cubs, accumulating 29 RBIs in May and now totaling 15 home runs and 51 RBIs for the season. Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki have also been key contributors to the team's success. However, Ian Happ has been struggling with a .684 OPS in May.

Overall, Chicago is averaging 5.80 runs per game, leading the big leagues in offense. Their pitching has also been solid, with a 3.85 ERA. With a power ranking of 2, the Cubs are ranked 2nd in offense, 14th in defense, and hold a record of 37-22 this season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals are set to have MacKenzie Gore take the mound for their upcoming game. Gore has been performing well recently, with impressive outings including a no-decision against Seattle where he pitched six scoreless innings. Despite a stumble against Chicago in the past, Gore has shown consistency with his ERA and WHIP. The Nationals are coming off a successful road trip, bringing them near a .500 record on the season. They have been solid at home with a 13-14 record. James Wood has been a standout player with 16 home runs and a .952 OPS, while Luis Garcia Jr. has been inconsistent but is currently on a hot streak. The team's offense ranks 12th in the league, averaging 4.55 runs per game, but their pitching has been a weakness with a 5.02 ERA. The Nationals have a power ranking of 13 and a record of 28-31. Against Chicago, they won two out of three previous matchups.

Chicago Cubs Dominate Weaker Teams While Washington Nationals Thrive Against Tough Competition

The Chicago Cubs have been successful in recent games, with victories in their last six series. It is noteworthy, however, that they have faced teams with losing records, such as the Marlins and Rockies. In contrast, the Washington Nationals have been performing well, securing wins in four of their last five games against competitive opponents like the Mariners and Diamondbacks. Cubs pitcher Matt Boyd has struggled in his recent outings, giving up multiple runs to both the White Sox and Reds. Meanwhile, Nationals' pitcher MacKenzie Gore has been particularly dominant at home, maintaining a strong 2.64 ERA for the season and conceding minimal runs in the majority of his recent appearances.

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