Nationals vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Aug 8, 2022

MLB action continues on Monday at 8:05PM ET as the Washington Nationals square off with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Keegan Thompson (8-5, 3.48 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, pitting him against Aníbal Sánchez (0-4, 7.65 ERA) for the Nationals.

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

Who will win Nationals vs. Cubs?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Nationals-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 64% chance of defeating the Nationals.

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Nationals vs. Cubs Current Odds

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+110), Nationals +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Cubs -200, Nationals +170
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-105/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites against the Nationals, with +110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -200. That means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +170, where you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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) are a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Nationals vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +170 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8 @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)

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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 due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Nationals vs. Cubs Betting Guide

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

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Nationals vs. Cubs on Monday August 8, 2022.

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Nationals vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 8:05PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Monday August 8, 2022
• Time: 8:05PM ET / 5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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