Cubs vs Nationals Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

The Washington Nationals (12-18) will host the Chicago Cubs (15-15), in the final game of a four-game series, Thursday at 1:05 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Jameson Taillon (0-2) for the Cubs, and Patrick Corbin (1-4) for the Nationals.

Despite being on the road the Cubs are a moderate moneyline favorite (-213) over the Nationals (+178). The game has an over/under set at 9 runs.

Cubs vs. Nationals Odds

Run Line

Chicago Cubs (-1.5)

Moneyline

Cubs (-213)

Total

9 Runs (Over: +101, Under: -121)

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When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Nationals

Game Day: Thursday, May 4, 2023
Game Time: 1:05 PM ET
TV Channel: MASN
Location: Washington D.C.
Stadium: Nationals Park

Cubs Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Kyle Hendricks	15-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Jameson Taillon	15-Day Injured List	Groin
Brandon Hughes	15-Day Injured List	Knee
Ethan Roberts	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Codi Heuer	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Yan Gomes	7-Day Injured List	Concussion

Nationals Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Carter Kieboom	10-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Corey Dickerson	10-Day Injured List	Calf
Israel Pineda	10-Day Injured List	Finger
Chad Kuhl	15-Day Injured List	Foot
Cade Cavalli	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Victor Arano	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Stephen Strasburg	60-Day Injured List	Ribs
Tanner Rainey	60-Day Injured List	Elbow

Last Time Out: Cubs and Nationals

Carl Edwards Jr. (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) registered a win in the Nationals’ 2-1 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Lane Thomas led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with a triple. Adbert Alzolay (0.2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 K) was handed the loss for the Cubs.

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Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have won eight, or 47.1%, of the 17 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Chicago has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -213 odds on them winning this game. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 68.1% chance of a victory for the Cubs. So far this season, Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 13 of their 30 games with a total. In 30 games with a spread this season, the Cubs are 17-13-0 ATS.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner	30	.305 (21)	.352 (64)	.405 (100)	1.4% (146)	9.9% (7)	5.6% (156)
Cody Bellinger	27	.291 (38)	.364 (54)	.573 (13)	5.9% (16)	17.8% (56)	9.3% (89)
Patrick Wisdom	29	.238 (114)	.325 (95)	.624 (4)	9.6% (2)	33.3% (169)	10.5% (71)
Ian Happ	29	.308 (19)	.430 (7)	.481 (52)	2.4% (108)	20.5% (81)	18.1% (6)
Dansby Swanson	30	.295 (31)	.406 (13)	.393 (106)	1.5% (143)	21.8% (100)	15.8% (14)

Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats

The Nationals have been underdogs in 30 games this season and have come away with the win 12 times (40%) in those contests. This season, Washington has come away with a win four times in 10 chances when named as an underdog of at least +178 or worse on the moneyline. The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 36% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Washington have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 13 of 30 chances this season. The Nationals have posted a record of 18-12-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Victor Robles	29	.302 (27)	.394 (19)	.372 (122)	0% (165)	13.1% (20)	9.1% (96)
Luis Garcia	30	.231 (128)	.280 (158)	.352 (134)	2% (124)	8% (4)	7% (129)
Jeimer Candelario	30	.231 (128)	.280 (158)	.388 (108)	3% (84)	21.2% (92)	5.3% (158)
Alex Call	30	.229 (133)	.333 (83)	.323 (159)	1.8% (131)	19.3% (68)	13.2% (35)
CJ Abrams	30	.245 (102)	.308 (128)	.388 (108)	1.9% (129)	21.5% (96)	5.6% (156)

Cubs vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions

Our pick for this matchup is the Cubs to earn the win (-213 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go over the total (9 runs).