Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - May 1, 2023

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

The Nationals will send MacKenzie Gore (3-1, 3.00 ERA) to the mound, up against Drew Smyly (2-1, 3.21 ERA) for the Cubs.

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

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Nationals

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 51% chance of defeating the Nationals.

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Cubs vs. Nationals Current Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-140), Cubs -1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Nationals +120, Cubs -132
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (+100/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -140 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 +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +120. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -132, where you can risk $132 to win $100, for a total payout of $232, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.1% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

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 3.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Cubs vs. Nationals Betting Guide

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Cubs vs. Nationals on Monday May 1, 2023.

Cubs vs. Nationals 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Monday May 1, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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