Final Score: Nationals 2 - Cubs 5
Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 8:05 PM ET

Nationals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
19-8 Rating 1532
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.4
Cubs
20-6 Rating 1550
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Cubs
All-time wins 309 283
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.3 4.0
Last meeting 3 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Cubs
Games played 27 26
Avg runs scored 4.4 6.1
Avg runs conceded 2.6 2.5
Win percentage 70% 77%
Away win % / Home win % 73% 70%