Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - Aug 17, 2022

The Washington Nationals square off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Nationals Park on Wednesday, beginning at 1:05PM ET.

Cory Abbott (0-2, 5.94 ERA) will be on the bump for the Nationals, pitting him against Drew Smyly (5-6, 3.69 ERA) for the Cubs.

Dimers' free betting picks for Cubs vs. Nationals, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Cubs vs. Nationals?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Cubs-Nationals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 55% chance of winning against the Nationals.

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Cubs vs. Nationals Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-125), Cubs -1.5 (+115)
• Moneyline: Nationals +140, Cubs -155
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-120/+110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +115.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +140, which means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, 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 for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

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According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -125 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +140 via Caesars Sportsbook (3.3% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +110 via PointsBet

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While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Nationals moneyline is the best option because of the 3.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 8.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from PointsBet.

Cubs vs. Nationals Probabilities

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

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Cubs vs. Nationals on Wednesday August 17, 2022.

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Cubs vs. Nationals 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Nationals and Cubs at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 1:05PM ET.

• Who: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Wednesday August 17, 2022
• Time: 1:05PM ET / 10:05AM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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