Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction & Odds
The Cubs will head to D.C. this week where they’ll take on the Nationals, starting Game 1 at 7:05 p.m. ET on Monday night. Will the two teams struggle offensively?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
953 Chicago Cubs (-140) at 954 Washington Nationals (+120); o/u 8.5
7:05 p.m. ET, Monday, May 1, 2023
Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
Cubs vs. Nationals Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 55% of bets are on the Cubs’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Cody Bellinger went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in the Cubs 4-3 loss to the Marlins Sunday. The hot-hitting Bellinger connected with a solo homer in the top of the sixth inning, which was his second homer in three days. The former NL MVP has had a resurgent season with the Cubs and is hitting .297/.371/.604 this season and his 1.3 fWAR leads all Cubs hitters, and is tied with Paul Goldschmidt and Marcus Semien for 12th best among major league hitters.
Washington Nationals DFS SPIN
Nationals designated LHP Anthony Banda for assignment. Banda has been removed from the Nationals’ 40-man roster to make room for veteran reliever Andrés Machado. The 29-year-old righty holds a dreadful 6.43 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and 6/5 K/BB ratio across seven innings (10 appearances) in the majors this year.
Cubs vs. Nationals MLB Betting Trends
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 overall
Nationals are 16-37 in their last 53 overall
Nationals are 16-45 in their last 61 games vs. a left-handed starter
Nationals are 14-40 in their last 54 home games
Cubs vs. Nationals MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 5-1 in the Cubs’ last six games overall, is 5-1 in their last six games versus National League East opponents and is 37-18-6 in their last 61 contests during Game 1 of a series. On the other side, the under is 13-3-3 in the Nationals’ last 19 games during Game 1 of a series, is 7-3 in their last 10 games overall and is 7-3 in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning record.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CUBS/NATIONALS UNDER 8.5