Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - Aug 16, 2022

The Washington Nationals square off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Nationals Park on Tuesday, commencing at 7:05PM ET.

The Nationals will send Patrick Corbin (4-16, 7.02 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele (4-7, 3.63 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Cubs vs. Nationals, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Cubs vs. Nationals?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Cubs-Nationals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 54% chance of beating the Nationals.

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Cubs vs. Nationals Current Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-120), Cubs -1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Nationals +143, Cubs -155
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -120 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +105.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +143, which means you can bet $100 to profit $143, earning a total payout of $243, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +143 via Caesars Sportsbook (4.4% edge) 🔥
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best bets today across all sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nationals moneyline is the best option due to the 4.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction

Use our dynamic widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for CHI Cubs vs. Washington, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Cubs-Nationals matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Cubs vs. Nationals on Tuesday August 16, 2022.

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Cubs vs. Nationals 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's game between the Nationals and Cubs at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET.

• Who: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Tuesday August 16, 2022
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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