- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
- Event Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Odds: Washington (+106) Chicago (-128)
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Wrigley Field will host an exciting showdown as the Chicago Cubs (92-70 last season) face off against the Washington Nationals (66-96 last year) this Saturday. The betting line favors Washington at +106, while Chicago is at -128. The total runs for this game are projected at 8. The starting pitchers for the match will be Miles Mikolas and Cade Horton.
Last season, the Nationals excelled with 259 doubles and launched 161 home runs. Their slugging percentage was .390, with a total of 1,351 strikeouts and 443 walks. The team averaged 4.2 runs per game, ranking 20th in Major League Baseball. They accumulated 657 RBIs and 1,314 hits, finishing the season with a batting average of .242. Washington scored 687 runs and held an on-base percentage of .304.
In terms of pitching, the Nationals posted a team ERA of 5.35 (29th in the MLB), with 1,248 strikeouts across the season. They allowed 214 home runs and a total of 899 runs. The pitching staff walked 566 batters, ending the season with a FIP of 4.72. Washington’s pitchers faced 1,491 hits (averaging 9.4 per 9 innings) and gave up 846 earned runs, resulting in a K/BB ratio of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.45.
Washington’s bullpen recorded a save percentage of 64.9%, involved in 134 save situations. Last season, their relief pitchers inherited 277 runners, with 39% scoring. The relievers entered 167 games with base runners aboard and contested 134 in high-pressure scenarios. The Nationals sent 583 relievers to the mound throughout the season, accumulating 76 holds (25th in MLB) and earning 37 saves from 57 attempts.
With a defensive conversion rate of 67.9% over 12,810 innings, the Nationals ranked 29th in the league. They tallied 4,270 putouts, 1,404 assists, and made 94 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .984 (25th in MLB) with 132 double plays executed.
Mikolas has pitched for 1,252 innings, achieving 895 strikeouts in his career. Holding a record of 72-75, he has a FIP of 4.18 while dealing with 5,218 batters at the major league level. His career ERA stands at 4.24 (590 earned runs conceded), with a WHIP of 1.216, allowing 1,277 hits (9.2 hits per 9 innings) and issuing 246 walks.
The Chicago Cubs, last season, recorded an on-base percentage of .320 alongside a team batting average of .249. They struck out 1,277 times (25th in the league) with a total of 1,371 hits. The Cubs hit 223 home runs, amassing 771 RBIs. Their team slugging percentage was .430, scoring an average of 4.90 runs per game (5th in the league). They also achieved 267 doubles, walked 554 times, and scored 793 runs.
On the pitching side, the Cubs registered a WHIP of 1.177 and a FIP of 4.16 last season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio was 7.90 (1,265 strikeouts against 405 walks). Ranking 10th in MLB, they gave up 1,284 hits, allowed 202 home runs, and had an average of 4.07 earned runs per 9 innings (8th in the league). Over the previous year, the Cubs conceded 649 runs, finishing with a 3.79 ERA (605 earned runs allowed).
Chicago’s relief pitchers inherited 142 runners, converting 33.8% of those opportunities into runs. They participated in 158 high-leverage situations, and concluded the season with 177 save chances, compiling 110 holds and 20 blown saves. Their save rate of 68.8% placed them 4th in MLB, as the team used 523 relief pitchers over the course of the season and secured 44 saves from 64 chances.
In terms of defensive efficiency, Chicago showcased a rate of 71.9% (2nd in MLB) over 12,915 innings. The Cubs executed 117 double plays, holding a fielding percentage of .989 (4th in the league). They made a total of 1,342 assists, committed 61 errors, and achieved 4,305 putouts throughout last season.
During his career, Horton has allowed 95 hits and recorded 97 strikeouts over 118 innings. Holding an 11-4 win-loss record, Horton has maintained a 2.67 earned run average, surrendering 7.2 hits per 9 innings. With 35 earned runs allowed, he carries a WHIP of 1.085 along with a FIP of 2.6, and holds a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.94 while facing 476 opposing batters in his MLB career.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB match, covering the spread or winning the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago (-128)
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