Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs (78-75) will host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (68-85) at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 20, with a start time of 2:20 p.m. ET.

The Cubs, at -165, are favored in this matchup, while the Nationals are underdogs at +140. The total for this game has been set at 9.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Cubs vs. Nationals Game Info

• Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
• Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• TV Channel: MARQ
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Cubs -165
• Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +140
• Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher

• Jameson Taillon makes the start for the Cubs, his 27th of the season. He is 10-8 with a 3.54 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 152 1/3 innings pitched.
• His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, when the right-hander threw six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
• Taillon is aiming for his fourth quality start in a row.
• Taillon will try to build upon a nine-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.9 innings per appearance).
• He has had three appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Cubs Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Cubs average 1.1 home runs per game to rank 19th in MLB action with 163 total home runs.
• Chicago ranks 16th in MLB, slugging .396.
• The Cubs have the 14th-ranked batting average in the majors (.244).
• Chicago is the 12th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.6 runs per game (705 total).
• The Cubs are ninth in baseball with an on-base percentage of .318.
• The Cubs strike out 8.5 times per game, the No. 16 average in the majors.
• Chicago has the ninth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.83).
• Chicago’s pitching staff is 14th in MLB with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
• Pitchers for the Cubs combine for the 14th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.253).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.