Nationals vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Aug 9, 2022

The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals clash in MLB at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, starting at 8:05PM ET.

Marcus Stroman (3-5, 4.00 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Nationals are going with Paolo Espino (0-4, 4.20 ERA).

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

Who will win Nationals vs. Cubs?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Nationals-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 64% chance of beating the Nationals.

More: Full Betting Guide for Nationals vs. Cubs

Nationals vs. Cubs Game Odds

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+110), Nationals +1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Cubs -208, Nationals +190
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Nationals, with +110 at DraftKings 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 -110.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -208, which means you can risk $208 to win $100, for a total payout of $308, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +190, where you can bet $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 7.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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) are a 54% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-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 @ -110 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +190 via BetMGM (1.1% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Nationals vs. Cubs Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Washington vs. CHI Cubs, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Nationals vs. Cubs on Tuesday August 9, 2022.

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Nationals vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 8:05PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Tuesday August 9, 2022
• Time: 8:05PM ET / 5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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