On the afternoon of September 20, 2024, the baseball world will turn its attention to Wrigley Field where the Chicago Cubs will host the Washington Nationals at 2:20 PM, under the threat of light rain. Representing the Nationals on the pitcher’s mound will be Trevor Williams, who carries an impressive ERA of 2.224. His counterpart from the Cubs, Jameson Taillon, will bring a higher ERA of 3.545 to the game.

As we look at their standings, the Nationals are currently 13th in the NL East with 68 wins and 85 losses, reflecting a .44 winning percentage and maintaining the 4th spot in their division based on their 23-26 divisional record. Their recent form presents a bit of wobble, with only four wins in their last ten outings, importantly noting a four-game losing streak. In terms of game location, their record stands at 36-39 at home and 32-46 on the road. Day games show a slightly better outcome with 33 wins.

On the other side, the Cubs hold the 8th position in the NL Central, sporting a 78-75 record and clinching a .51 winning percentage. Despite a slightly disappointing divisional record of 21-28, they’ve fared somewhat better recently, with five wins in their recent ten and a one-game winning streak. The Cubs show a better home field advantage with a 40-35 record and are nearly balanced on the road at 38-40.

The anticipated odds for the upcoming match present Chicago as the favorites, indicated by a HomeTeamMoneyLine of -170, while the Nationals trail with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of 145. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Cubs, with the over-under for total runs scored across both teams hitting the 9.0 mark. These odds reflect the recent performances and standings, providing bettors with insights into what might be expected from this match-up.