The Chicago Cubs will look to win their second game in a row when they take on the Washington Nationals in the second of a four-game series on Friday. Chicago earned a 7-6 win on Thursday night. The Nationals (68-85), fourth in the National League East, have lost four in a row. The Cubs (78-75), second in the NL Central, have lost five of eight.

Our Nationals vs. Cubs predictions like the favorite's MLB playoff hopes to stay alive, because Jameson Taillon has been throwing heat this month.

Player prop bet options for Ian Happ, C.J. Abrams and others are available when the Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on Friday at 2:20 p.m. ET.At -172, the Cubs are