Nationals vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Tuesday [7/18/2023]

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 8:05PM ET as the Washington Nationals lock horns with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs will have Jameson Taillon (3-6, 6.15 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Nationals will counter with Patrick Corbin (6-10, 4.89 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Nationals vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Nationals vs. Cubs

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

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 58% chance of defeating the Nationals.

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Nationals vs. Cubs Odds [7/18]

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+130), Nationals +1.5 (-142)
• Moneyline: Cubs -165, Nationals +142
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-115/+100)

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites against the Nationals, with +130 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 -142.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -165. That means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +142, where you can bet $100 to profit $142, earning a total payout of $242, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Nationals vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -142 via FanDuel Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +142 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

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 betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Nationals vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to beat the Nationals in the MLB game on Tuesday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Cubs boasting a 58% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights before Nationals vs. Cubs on Tuesday July 18, 2023.

Nationals vs. Cubs 2023

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

• Who: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Tuesday July 18, 2023
• Time: 8:05PM ET / 5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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