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In Saturday MLB playoff action, it’s the 93-70 Chicago Cubs versus the 97-66 Washington Nationals in the 2nd game of the NLDS at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. today. The first pitch at Nationals Park is scheduled for 5:30 PM ET.
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The betting board at <a class="advblue" href="javascript:GoTo(Dimes)">5Dimes</a> lists the Nationals as a medium -128 favorites on the moneyline with the total offered up at 8.5ov -110.
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In the first game of this series the Cubs beat the Nationals 3-0. In the game the Cubs scored three runs on five hits and the Nationals were held scoreless on only two hits.
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This season the Cubs rank 4th in the Majors in runs scored and 7th in team ERA.
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The Nationals rank 5th in the Majors in runs scored and 6th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<b>Chicago:</b> Jon Lester (13-8, 4.33 ERA)<br />
<b>Washington:</b> Gio Gonzalez (15-9, 2.96 ERA)
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Jon Lester takes the mound for the 2nd game of this NLDS and in his last start in the regular season he had a good one not giving up any earned runs in five innings and only allowing four hits in a 9-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs have won five of his last six starts including his last two where he has only given up one earned run in 11 innings. In 22 career appearances against the Nationals, including 19 starts, Lester is 9-7 with an ERA of 2.63 and this season in two games facing them the Cubs went 1-1 and he went 12 innings and gave up four earned runs. Chicago has won seven of Lester’s last nine road starts.
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Gio Gonzalez goes for the Nationals today and in the last outing of the regular season he was lit up for six earned runs in only four innings in an 11-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Nationals have lost three of his last four starts including his last two where he has gone nine innings and given up nine earned runs. In Gonzalez’s only start against the Cubs this season Washington lost even though he only gave up one earned run in six innings. Washington has lost Gonzalez’s last four starts against the Cubs and have lost four of his last five home starts facing them. In four career post-season starts Gonzalez has taken four no decisions and has an ERA of 3.93. The Nationals have won 16 of his last 21 home starts against a team with a winning record.
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Chicago at Washington MLB Betting Angles<br />
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In the last 5 games between these teams in Washington the Under record is 4-1.
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The Cubs are 5-3 this season against the Nationals.
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This season the Nationals are 47-35 at home and the Cubs are 45-37 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>Chicago Cubs: </b>93-70 SU / O/U 76-80 / Run Line W/L 73-90<br />
<b>Washington Nationals:</b> 97-66 SU / O/U 69-83 / Run Line W/L 77-86
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Chicago at Washington Key Betting Trends<br />
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CHI is 4-1 in their last 5 road games]
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CHI is 4-0 in their last 4 playoff games
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CHI has an Under record of 7-2 in their last 9 road games
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WASH is 1-5 in their last 6 playoff home games
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WASH is 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
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WASH has an Under record of 6-2-1 in their last 9 home games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>CUBS </b>
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[P] 10/01/2017 - Koji Uehara out indefinitely ( Knee )
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<b>NATIONALS </b>
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[P] 10/05/2017 - Max Scherzer is upgraded to probable to start game #3 Monday vs. Chicago Cubs ( Hamstring )<br />
[P] 10/01/2017 - Shawn Kelley 60-day DL (09/30) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 09/07/2017 - Erick Fedde 60-day DL (09/04) ( Forearm )<br />
[LF] 08/16/2017 - Brian Goodwin 10-day DL (08/14) ( Groin )<br />
[LF] 07/26/2017 - Ryan Raburn 60-day DL (07/23) ( Trapezius )<br />
[P] 07/17/2017 - Joe Ross 60-day DL (07/11) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 07/17/2017 - Koda Glover 60-day DL (06/11) ( Back )<br />
[CF] 06/02/2017 - Adam Eaton 60-day DL (04/29) ( ACL )
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