- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Nationals.TV
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Chicago (-182) Washington (+150)
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The Chicago Cubs (69-50) are set to visit Nationals Park on Wednesday to face the Washington Nationals (59-61). Current betting lines show Chicago favored at -182, while Washington stands at +150. The over/under for this matchup is set at 9 runs. The starting pitchers are David Peterson for the Cubs and Miles Mikolas for the Nationals.
As a unit, the Chicago Cubs are averaging 5.2 runs per game, ranking them 2nd in Major League Baseball. They have amassed 614 runs with a team on-base percentage of .339. The Cubs’ offense includes 200 doubles and 148 home runs, contributing to 577 RBIs and 1,022 hits this season, with a batting average of .250. Their slugging percentage stands at .417, and they’ve struck out 1,023 times while drawing 508 walks.
The Cubs have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.59, and their pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.25. This season, Cubs pitchers have allowed 176 home runs and 507 runs, placing them 10th among MLB teams. They have surrendered 979 hits (an average of 8.3 hits per nine innings), leading to a team earned run average of 4.05, ranking 12th in the league. The staff has struck out 911 batters and issued 352 walks, with a FIP of 4.64.
Chicago’s relief pitchers have faced runners on base 117 times in 117 high-stakes situations. They have achieved 43 holds this year (ranking 30th in the league) and have a save rate of 57.8%, having converted 26 out of 94 save opportunities. Of 163 inherited runners this season, 31.3% have scored. The Cubs have accessed 384 relief pitchers throughout the year.
The Cubs boast an impressive fielding percentage of .990, placing them 1st in the majors, having converted 72.0% of balls in play into outs over 9,573 innings. They have recorded 3,191 putouts, along with 1,112 assists and 44 errors, including 93 double plays.
David Peterson has pitched 660 innings in his MLB career, striking out 639 batters while holding an ERA of 4.12 (302 earned runs). His WHIP is 1.366, having allowed 627 hits (8.5 hits per nine innings) and issuing 275 walks. Peterson has an overall record of 40-31 and a FIP of 4.06, having faced 2,828 opponents in Major League Baseball.
Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals have recorded 171 home runs and 614 RBIs this season. They’ve achieved 209 doubles and have walked 424 times, scoring 643 runs. The Nationals boast a .328 on-base percentage and a .251 team batting average. They currently lead the league in runs scored with an average of 5.36 per game, while experiencing 996 strikeouts (15th overall) with a total of 1,034 hits.
The Nationals’ pitching staff holds a WHIP of 1.388, alongside a FIP of 4.75 this season. They have allowed 1,068 hits, placing them 28th in the league, and have surrendered 619 runs, resulting in a team ERA of 4.71 (560 earned runs). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 7.60 (904 strikeouts versus 417 walks), having permitted 165 home runs and giving up 5.21 runs per nine innings (28th in MLB).
In 130 save situations, the Nationals have achieved 61 holds and experienced 31 blown saves. Their relief pitchers have stepped onto the field 64 times in save situations, successfully converting 33 saves. Washington’s relievers have inherited 187 base runners with a score rate of 42.2% and have encountered high-pressure situations in 129 instances with runners on base. Their save rate of 51.6% ranks them 28th in the league, with 380 relief pitchers deployed this season.
Over 9,636 innings played, Washington’s defense has a success rate of 69.2% (23rd in MLB). They have recorded 103 double plays, with a fielding percentage of .980 (30th in the league). The Nationals have also amassed 1,122 assists, 88 errors, and a total of 3,212 putouts this season.
Mikolas has a career record of 75-84 and an ERA of 4.38, allowing 9.3 hits per nine innings. He has a K/BB ratio of 3.54, facing 5,705 total batters throughout his career. Mikolas has permitted 664 earned runs, boasting a WHIP of 1.232 and a FIP of 4.3. Over his professional career, he has allowed 1,413 hits and struck out 951 batters in 1,365 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or moneyline?
Expert Pick: Bet on Chicago (-182)
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