Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - May 2, 2023

The Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs meet in MLB action at Nationals Park on Tuesday, starting at 7:05PM ET.

Trevor Williams (1-1, 4.10 ERA) will be on the bump for the Nationals, while the Cubs are going with Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 5.24 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Nationals

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

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

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Cubs vs. Nationals Game Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-135), Cubs -1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Nationals +120, Cubs -140
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Cubs, with -135 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -135 via BetMGM (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +120 via BetMGM (0.1% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nationals moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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

Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Cubs vs. Nationals on Tuesday May 2, 2023.

Cubs vs. Nationals 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Tuesday May 2, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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