Ian Happ will lead the way for the Chicago Cubs (68-66) on Friday, August 30, when they take on C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (61-73) at Nationals Park at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Cubs (-160) as moneyline favorites versus the Nationals (+135). The total for this matchup has been set at 8.5.

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Nationals vs. Cubs Game Info

• Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
• Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Nationals Park
• TV Channel: MASN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Cubs -160
• Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +135
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

• Jake Irvin (9-10) will take to the mound for the Nationals and make his 28th start of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed five hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves.
• He has started 27 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 14 of them.
• Irvin has seven starts in a row of five innings or more.
• He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 27 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Nationals’ 112 home runs rank 29th in MLB this season.
• Washington ranks 23rd in the majors with a .378 team slugging percentage.
• The Nationals have a team batting average of .245 this season, which ranks 14th among MLB teams.
• Washington has scored the 21st-most runs in the majors this season with 565 (4.2 per game).
• The Nationals have an on-base percentage of .312 this season, which ranks 14th in the league.
• The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.4 strikeouts per game.
• Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.25 ERA this year, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
• Washington strikes out 8.2 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 24th in MLB.
• Nationals pitchers have a 1.338 WHIP this season, fourth-worst in the majors.

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