Nationals vs. Cubs prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets Saturday

One week to go for the Nationals and Cubs.Both will miss the postseason.

The Nats were done at the All-Star break.Chicago played playoff pretender a bit longer, hanging around until the ivy started to turn colors on the Wrigley Field walls.The Nats’ MacKenzie Gore is finishing the season strong, giving up six runs in his last 28 innings but he has just two wins in 12 road starts.

The Cubs’ 11-year vet Kyle Hendricks is having a career-worst year and has won once in his nine starts at Wrigley.Play $50 on the Nats.The Snakes are hungry.They are one of four teams playing musical chairs with three playoff seats available.

They moved closer last night.Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel homered.

Zac Gallen (four runs) was lucky to pick up his 13th win, and they slithered past the Brewers 7-4.Winner.

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