Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - May 4, 2023

MLB action continues on Thursday at 1:05PM ET as the Chicago Cubs lock horns with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

Patrick Corbin (1-4, 5.74 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, up against Jameson Taillon (0-2, 4.50 ERA) for the Cubs.

Dimers' top betting picks for Cubs vs. Nationals, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Nationals

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Cubs-Nationals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 58% chance of getting the W against the Nationals.

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Cubs vs. Nationals Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-106), Cubs -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Nationals +155, Cubs -178
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -106 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +155, which means you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -178, where you can risk $178 to win $100, for a total payout of $278, 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 -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.1% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

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 identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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

Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction

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Cubs vs. Nationals 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Thursday May 4, 2023
• Time: 1:05PM ET / 10:05AM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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