Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction: MLB Betting Lines & Picks

Keibert Ruiz takes a two-game homer streak into the Washington Nationals’ (38-56) game versus the Chicago Cubs (43-50) at 8:05 PM ET on Tuesday, at Wrigley Field.

The Nationals are an underdog away (+150) at the Cubs (-182).

The betting trends in the following article use the latest odds as of July 18, 2023 at 3:19 AM ET. Ready to bet?

Cubs vs Nationals Betting Lines

Cubs Betting Insights

• This season, the Cubs have won 24 out of the 45 games, or 53.3%, in which they’ve been favored.
• This season Chicago has won three of its five games when favored by at least -182 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 64.5% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
• Games involving Chicago has gone over the total set by bookmakers in 48 of 93 chances this season.
• The Cubs are 44-49-0 ATS in their 93 games with a spread this season.

Cubs Last 10 Games Trend

Nationals Betting Insights

• The Nationals have come away with 35 wins in the 89 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This year, Washington has won 22 of 46 games when listed as at least +150 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 40% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
• Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 45 of its 93 opportunities.
• The Nationals have an against the spread record of 51-42-0 in 93 games with a line this season.

Nationals Last 10 Games Trend

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Cubs Probable Pitcher – Jameson Taillon

• Taillon’s team is 4-11-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
• The right-hander last pitched on Friday, July 7, when he allowed one hit in eight scoreless innings against the New York Yankees.
• Taillon will look to finish five or more innings for the eighth start in a row.
• He has made 15 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
• Taillon’s team has a record of 1-6 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Taillon’s team is 3-12 when he starts this season.
• Games started by Taillon have an 8-6-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Cubs Relief Pitchers

Nationals Probable Pitcher – Patrick Corbin

• Corbin makes the start for the Nationals, his 20th of the season. He is 6-10 with a 4.97 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 108 2/3 innings pitched.
• His last appearance was on Sunday, July 9 against the Texas Rangers, when the left-hander threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
• Corbin will try to go five or more innings for his 19th straight start. He’s averaging 5.7 innings per outing.
• In one of his 19 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
• The Nationals are 8-10 in Corbin’s 18 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Over Corbin’s 19 starts, his team is 9-10.
• Corbin’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in nine of 19 contests.

Nationals Relief Pitchers

Cubs Hitting Trends

• The Cubs have put up at least two long balls in 35 games this season, and are 19-16 in those contests.
• Chicago has gone 14-2 in its 16 games this season with at least five extra-base hits.
• The team is 41-20 in the games this season it has racked up at least eight hits.
• Chicago is 33-13 in games this season when it put up five or more runs.
• The Cubs have drawn five or more walks in 32 games this season, and are 17-15 in those contests.

Nationals Hitting Trends

• They’ve hit two or more homers in 22 games this season and are 13-9 in those matchups.
• In 15 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 11-4.
• They have won 33 of the 65 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
• Washington has won 25 of its 36 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
• They have won eight of their 18 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.

Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Cubs (-182)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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