Cubs-Nationals Odds Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Nationals Park. Ace Carlos Zambrano will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Righthander Zambrano is 5-4 this season with a 3.53 ERA. It'll be Craig Stammen toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Stammen is 2-4 with a 4.45 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Rich Harden combined on a four-hit performance as the Cubs defeated the Nationals 6-2 in Thursday's series opener. The Cubs won the game as -130 favorites, while the eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9). Derrek Lee went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Cubs. Harden evened his record to 6-6 with the win. Ryan Zimmerman went deep for the Nationals, who were +110 underdogs. John Lannan allowed three runs over 6 2-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Washington has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 44-43 SU Washington: 26-62 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: Chi Cubs are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing Washington Chi Cubs are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games on the road Washington is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing Chi Cubs Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Next up: Washington home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, July 18