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Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
The Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Nationals Park.
The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Jameson Taillon in this game. Taillon has a 0-2 record and a 3.86 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Nationals will be Patrick Corbin. The left hander has a 5.74 ERA to go along with a 1-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -217-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Chicago:
Team record: 15-14 SU
Chi Cubs is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 11-18 SU
Washington is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games
Next up:
Chicago home to Miami Friday, May 5
Washington at Arizona Friday, May 5