Nationals vs. Cubs Prediction
Will the Cubs win their first home series in roughly month when they wrap up their series against the Nationals at 8:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday night?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
909 Washington Nationals (+135) at 910 Chicago Cubs (-155); 9.5
8:05 p.m. ET, Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Nationals vs. Cubs Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 73% 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.
Washington Nationals DFS SPIN
Luis García went 0-for-4 as the Nationals’ No. 8 hitter against the Cubs on Tuesday. García was hitting better than CJ Abrams when the Nationals opted to make a lineup switch last week, but since Abrams took off with the move to the leadoff spot, it looks like García will be stuck at the bottom of the lineup for a little while at least. It seems like García should be better than this, what with his excellent 12% strikeout rate and the slight improvement in his exit velocity numbers. It just hasn’t happened for him yet, and one wonders if a change of scenery might be in order.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Seiya Suzuki went 4-for-6 with a homer and three RBI as the Cubs crushed the Nationals 17-3 on Tuesday. To go along with the 413-foot homer, Suzuki had a 114.4-mph single tonight, which is a new high EV for him as a major leaguer. His previous best mark was 113.2 mph this season. Last year, he never hit a ball harder than 111.3 mph. It’s one of a few reasons to think there’s still room for improvement here.
Nationals vs. Cubs MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’ last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’ last 5 games at home
Nationals vs. Cubs MLB BETTING PREDICTION
I like the over. Kyle Hendricks has posted a 3.57 ERA and allowed just seven earned runs, 18 hits and five walks over 32 1/3 innings while going 3-1 spanning a five-start stretch from June 10 to July 4. That said, in two starts since that point, Hendricks has allowed nine runs and 18 hits – including six home runs – across 10 1/3 innings. Trevor Williams, meanwhile, has been okay this season but is 4-7 with a 4.81 ERA in 16 career appearances (12 starts) against the Cubs.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: NATIONALS/CUBS OVER 9.5