- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Nationals.TV
- Betting Odds: Chicago (-128) Washington (+106)
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The upcoming showdown at Nationals Park features the Washington Nationals (59-62) taking on the Chicago Cubs (70-50) this Thursday. Currently, Chicago holds odds of -128, while Washington is positioned at +106. The total points for the game is set at 8. The starting pitchers are slated to be Kevin Gausman for Chicago and Cade Cavalli for Washington.
The Chicago Cubs showcase a slugging percentage of .418, with 1,030 strikeouts against 513 walks. They have accumulated 585 RBIs and achieved 1,031 hits this season, resulting in a team batting average of .250. The Cubs have also notched 202 doubles and launched 151 home runs, contributing to a total of 622 runs while maintaining an on-base percentage of .339. Averaging 5.2 runs per game, the Cubs rank second in Major League Baseball.
This year, the Cubs’ pitching staff has a K/BB ratio of 2.61 with a WHIP of 1.25. They have surrendered 179 home runs and 513 runs (ranked 11th in MLB). The team has allowed 990 hits (8.3 per 9 innings) and 485 earned runs, with a season ERA of 4.07 (12th in MLB). The Cubs’ pitchers have struck out 921 batters, issued 353 walks, and this season’s FIP stands at 4.64.
In save situations, Cubs relief pitchers have achieved a save percentage of 58.7%, converting 27 out of 46 chances. They have inherited 167 runners this season, with 30.5% scoring. Cubs pitchers have faced runners on base 119 times, participating in 119 high-leverage situations, and a total of 388 relievers have taken the mound this season. The bullpen has recorded 44 holds, ranking 30th in the league.
On defense, the Chicago Cubs have accumulated 3,218 putouts, 1,118 assists, and committed 44 errors, boasting a fielding percentage of .990—first in the majors. They have turned 93 double plays, converting 72.0% of batted balls into outs during their 9,654 innings of play, placing them 3rd in MLB.
Gausman, with a career record of 113-113, has a FIP of 3.75 against 8,012 hitters in Major League Baseball. He has allowed 1,839 hits (8.6 hits per nine innings) with 536 walks, posting an ERA of 3.81 (812 earned runs). With a career total of 1,918 innings pitched, he has achieved 1,958 strikeouts.
The Washington Nationals have recorded 174 home runs and 620 RBIs this season. They have 211 doubles, drawn 425 walks, and scored 649 runs. As a team, the Nationals have an on-base percentage of .328 and a batting average of .252. Their slugging percentage stands at .440, averaging 5.36 runs per game (1st in MLB). They have been struck out 1,006 times (15th overall) and have achieved 1,045 hits this year.
Currently, the Nationals have a WHIP of 1.389 and a team FIP of 4.77. Their K/BB ratio is at 7.60 (911 strikeouts against 422 walks), ranking 28th in hits allowed with 1,077. They’ve given up 168 home runs and an average of 5.23 runs per 9 innings (28th overall). The Nationals’ pitching staff has yielded 627 runs this season with an ERA of 4.74 (568 earned runs).
In 130 save opportunities, the Nationals have tallied 61 holds but have suffered 31 blown saves. They have succeeded in 33 out of 64 save attempts, giving them a save rate of 51.6%, which ranks 28th in baseball. Their relief pitchers have appeared in high-leverage situations 130 times, with 123 appearances involving runners on base and used a total of 384 relievers this season.
Defensively, the Washington Nationals have turned 103 double plays and have a fielding percentage of .980 (30th in MLB). They total 1,126 assists, 88 errors, and 3,239 putouts this year. Over 9,717 innings, their defensive efficiency is at 69.3% (21st in MLB).
Cavalli holds a career record of 12-7 and an ERA of 4.02, allowing 9.5 hits per nine innings. He has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.34 and has faced 794 hitters to date. With 81 earned runs, he posts a WHIP of 1.363 and a FIP of 4.0. Throughout his MLB career, he has surrendered 191 hits and achieved 187 strikeouts over 181 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s game, whether against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Washington (+106)
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