How to Watch Cubs vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 31
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Aug. 31, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET
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Jose Tena and the Washington Nationals take on Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Cubs vs. Nationals matchup.
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Cubs vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- TV: Watch on MLB Network
- Box Score: Fox Sports
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Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Cubs 5
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 50%, Nationals 50%
Cubs vs. Nationals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -157 | +132 | 7-6 CHC |
| 7/19/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9.5 | -154 | +132 | 8-3 CHC |
| 7/18/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -168 | +143 | 17-3 CHC |
| 7/17/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -139 | +118 | 7-5 WSH |
| 5/4/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -179 | +152 | 4-3 WSH |
| 5/3/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -194 | +165 | 2-1 WSH |
| 5/2/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -141 | +120 | 4-1 WSH |
| 5/1/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -137 | +116 | 5-1 CHC |
| 8/17/2022 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -159 | +135 | 3-2 CHC |
| 8/16/2022 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -158 | +134 | 7-5 CHC |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 8.5 |
| HR | 16 |
| ERA | 5.16 |
| K/9 | 9.7 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Ian Happ is the Cubs best power option, launching 23 long balls this season in addition to collecting 75 RBI, both team highs.
- Happ is 28th in homers and 32nd in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Happ takes a hitting streak of five games into this game. In his last five games he is batting .500 with six doubles, three walks and four RBI.
- Hoerner is hitting .256 with 28 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 41 walks.
- Of all major league hitters, Hoerner ranks 268th in homers and 190th in RBI.
- Hoerner carries a six-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .278 with three doubles, five walks and three RBI.
- Isaac Paredes is hitting .228 with 23 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 63 walks.
- Paredes is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .250 with a home run, five walks and two RBI.
- Cody Bellinger is hitting .268 with 22 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 36 walks.
- Bellinger is riding a two-game hitting streak into this one. In his last five games he is batting .190 with two doubles, a home run, four walks and five RBI.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 25 | @ Marlins | L 7-2 | Javier Assad vs Adam Oller |
| August 26 | @ Pirates | W 18-8 | Jameson Taillon vs Mitch Keller |
| August 27 | @ Pirates | W 9-5 | Justin Steele vs Jared Jones |
| August 28 | @ Pirates | W 14-10 | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| August 30 | @ Nationals | W 7-6 | Shota Imanaga vs Jake Irvin |
| August 31 | @ Nationals | - | Javier Assad vs DJ Herz |
| September 1 | @ Nationals | - | Jameson Taillon vs Mitchell Parker |
| September 2 | Pirates | - | Justin Steele vs Jared Jones |
| September 3 | Pirates | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| September 4 | Pirates | - | Shota Imanaga vs Bailey Falter |
| September 6 | Yankees | - | Javier Assad vs TBA |
Learn more about this Cubs vs. Nationals matchup on Fox Sports.
Nationals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.1 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 2.83 |
| K/9 | 9.2 |
Nationals Player Insights
- C.J. Abrams has hit a team-best 18 home runs.
- In all of MLB, Abrams is 70th in home runs and 64th in RBI.
- Luis Garcia has 63 runs batted in while batting .292. Each pace his team.
- Garcia is 104th overall in home runs and 59th in RBI this year.
- Jacob Young has 21 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 24 walks while hitting .258.
- Keibert Ruiz is hitting .218 with 14 doubles, 12 home runs and 12 walks.
Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 25 | @ Braves | W 5-1 | DJ Herz vs Reynaldo López |
| August 26 | Yankees | L 5-2 | Mitchell Parker vs Nestor Cortes Jr. |
| August 27 | Yankees | W 4-2 | Patrick Corbin vs Gerrit Cole |
| August 28 | Yankees | W 5-2 | MacKenzie Gore vs Carlos Rodón |
| August 30 | Cubs | L 7-6 | Jake Irvin vs Shota Imanaga |
| August 31 | Cubs | - | DJ Herz vs Javier Assad |
| September 1 | Cubs | - | Mitchell Parker vs Jameson Taillon |
| September 3 | @ Marlins | - | Patrick Corbin vs Max Meyer |
| September 4 | @ Marlins | - | MacKenzie Gore vs Valente Bellozo |
| September 5 | @ Pirates | - | Jake Irvin vs Luis Ortiz |
| September 6 | @ Pirates | - | DJ Herz vs Mitch Keller |
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