The Chicago Cubs rolled into Nationals Park and put on a batting display, outslugging the Washington Nationals 8–6 in a high-scoring affair on Wed, 12 Aug, 8:45 am AEST. With probable pitchers Jake Irvin and Shota Imanaga taking the spotlight, it was the bats that ultimately dictated the narrative in the nation's capital.
Pre-match punters backing the visitors saw their confidence justified as the Chicago Cubs pulled away with the victory. In the head to head market, the Chicago Cubs came in backed off the boards, moving from 1.58 down to 1.54 (firmed), while the Washington Nationals drifted out from 2.4 to 2.5 (drifted). That market momentum proved spot on as the visitors added another win to their 70-win season record.
How the action unfolded
Coming off a strong 10–2 win against the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago Cubs carried that offensive rhythm straight into this matchup. Their recent form has been hard to ignore, and they capitalised on their opportunities at Nationals Park to secure the 8–6 scoreline.
For the Washington Nationals, the result halts some of their recent momentum despite a solid overall campaign that features 59 wins. The hosts put up a fight with 6 runs of their own, but the pitching staff couldn't contain the Chicago Cubs' lineup over the course of the game, leaving the home side searching for answers as they look ahead to their next fixture.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this clash, it was a tough outing on the ledger. Our first tip on the line market was Washington Nationals +1.5 at 1.85, which resulted in a loss as the hosts dropped the game by two runs (8–6).
Our second selection on the total runs market, Under 9.5 at 1.75, also resulted in a loss. With a combined 14 runs scored across the contest, the match comfortably sailed over the 9.5 total runs line set by the bookmaker.