Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals Free Pick and Betting Lines . The 29-24 Washington Nationals play host to the 27-24 Chicago Cubs tonight in MLB action on the grass of Nationals Park, June 4, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM EST.

Wagering Odds
Moneyline: Nationals -117/Cubs +107
O/U Total: 7

Pitching Matchup
Jake Arrieta (R) W/L 4-4 WHIP 1.09 ERA 3.18
Gio Gonzalez (L) W/L 4-2 WHIP 1.53 ERA 4.73

Chicago was 7-3 losers at Miami yesterday. They are 1-2 on their road trip and 3-6 in their last 9 games. Washington was shut out at home 8-0 by Toronto on Wednesday. They are 1-2 on their homestand and 2-6 in their past 8 games.

The Nationals have a 2-1 edge in games between these two clubs in 2015 and a 6-2 lead in the past 8 encounters.

Arrieta received a no decision in his last start, an 8-4 loss to Kansas City. He allowed 4 runs in 7 innings and has 7 Q starts in his 10 appearances.

Gonzalez also received a no decision in his last outing, an 8-5 loss at Cincinnati. He gave up 4 runs in 5.1 innings and has 5 Q starts on the season. Washington is 7-3 in his 10 starts.

Cubs OF Dexter Fowler is 5-11 (.455) vs. Gonzalez with a HR and 2 RBIs. SS Starlin Castro is 5-14 (.357) with 2 RBIs vs. the veteran left-hander. 1B Anthony Rizzo hasn’t figured him out yet and sits at 0-11.

Washington has several hitters who have tasted success vs. Arrieta. IF Danny Espinosa is 3-7 (.429) with a HR and 4 RBIs while OF Bryce Harper is 4-9 (.444) with a SB. SS Yunel Escobar is 7-18 (.389) vs. the right-hander with a HR and 2 RBIs. IF Ian Desmond is 4-13 (.308) with a HR, RBI and 2 SBs.

Chicago at Washington Betting Trends

The Cubs are 2-4 straight up in their last 6 games.
Chicago Cubs are 1-4 straight up in their last 5 games against Washington.
The game total has gone under in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games against the Nationals.
Washington is 1-5 straight up in their last 6 games.
The Nationals are 9-3 straight up in their last 12 home games.

Injury Report

CHICAGO CUBS
Chris Denorfia OF 15-Day Disabled List
Tommy La Stella 2B 15-Day Disabled List
Mike Olt 3B 60-Day Disabled List
Neil Ramirez P 15-Day Disabled List
Jorge Soler OF 15-Day Disabled List
Jacob Turner P 60-Day Disabled List

WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Doug Fister P 15-Day Disabled List
Reed Johnson OF 15-Day Disabled List
Nate McLouth OF 15-Day Disabled List
Anthony Rendon 2B 15-Day Disabled List
Sammy Solis P 15-Day Disabled List
Craig Stammen P 15-Day Disabled List
Stephen Strasburg P 15-Day Disabled List
Jayson Werth OF 15-Day Disabled List

Consensus Picks (Public Money line Bets)
Chicago: 42%
Washington: 58%

Free MLB Pick

Neither team has been lighting up the scoreboard in recent games but we think that trend may change tonight. Gio Gonzalez has some great stats against the Cubs with 29 scoreless innings pitched in his last 4 starts. However, his historical numbers against Chicago’s current lineup are only average. He’s also been off form since the middle of May with one Q start in four games. The Cubs’ starter Jake Arrieta shows a better stat line in recent outings but he is coming off of a poor performance against the Royals where he allowed 3 homeruns. He has not fared well against the Nationals with the team’s roster hitting a lifetime .323 against him in 93 at bats.

Take the OVER 7 +100‏