Nationals vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Monday [7/17/2023]

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

The Cubs will have Drew Smyly (7-6, 4.31 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against MacKenzie Gore (4-7, 4.42 ERA) for the Nationals.

Dimers' top betting picks for Nationals vs. Cubs, as well as game predictions and betting 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' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 55% chance of defeating the Nationals.

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Nationals vs. Cubs Odds [7/17]

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+150), Nationals +1.5 (-166)
• Moneyline: Cubs -130, Nationals +120
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-105/-110)

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites against the Nationals, with +150 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 offer at -166.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -130. That means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

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

The Over/Under is set at 9.5 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 -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Nationals vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -166 via FanDuel Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to help you make better investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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 edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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

Nationals vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to beat the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Monday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Cubs given a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Nationals vs. Cubs on Monday July 17, 2023.

Nationals vs. Cubs 2023

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

• Who: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Monday July 17, 2023
• Time: 8:05PM ET / 5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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