Nationals vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds - Sep 5, 2022

MLB action continues on Monday at 4:15PM ET as the Washington Nationals take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Jack Flaherty (0-0, 5.62 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cardinals, up against Aníbal Sánchez (1-5, 5.05 ERA) for the Nationals.

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

Who will win Nationals vs. Cardinals?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Nationals-Cardinals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 72% chance of beating the Nationals.

More: Nationals vs. Cardinals Simulated 10K Times

Nationals vs. Cardinals Odds

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (-120), Nationals +1.5 (+110)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -250, Nationals +240
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (+115/-135)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cardinals are -1.5 favorites versus the Nationals, with -120 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -250. That means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -135.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (-1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Nationals vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ +110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ -250 via BetMGM (72% probability)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ +115 via Caesars Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

Even though the Cardinals are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Nationals +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Nationals vs. Cardinals Prediction

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Nationals vs. Cardinals on Monday September 5, 2022.

Nationals vs. Cardinals 2022 Game Info

Monday's game between the Cardinals and Nationals at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:15PM ET.

• Who: Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Monday September 5, 2022
• Time: 4:15PM ET / 1:15PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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