The Chicago Cubs (15-13) and Washington Nationals (10-18) clash on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET, at Nationals Park.
The Nationals are an underdog (+122 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Cubs (-142). The total in the game is set at 9 total runs.
The betting trends in this article use the latest odds as of May 2, 2023 at 7:23 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Cubs vs Nationals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -142 | +122 | 9 |
Cubs Betting Insights
- The Cubs have won eight, or 53.3%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
- Chicago is 2-1 this season when entering a game favored by -142 or more on the moneyline.
- The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 58.7% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
- Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 13 of its 28 games with a total this season.
- In 28 games with a spread this season, the Cubs are 17-11-0 ATS.
Cubs Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.0 |
| HR | 17 |
| ERA | 3.83 |
| K/9 | 8.2 |
Nationals Betting Insights
- The Nationals have been victorious in 10, or 35.7%, of the 28 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- This season, Washington has come away with a win nine times in 24 chances when named as an underdog of at least +122 or longer on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 45% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
- Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 13 of its 28 opportunities.
- The Nationals have posted a record of 16-12-0 against the spread this season.
Nationals Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.3 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 4.81 |
| K/9 | 9.1 |
If you’re looking for a place to bet on the Cubs or Nationals, look no further than DraftKings Sportsbook, where you can use our link to get the best offer for new depositors!
Cubs Probable Pitcher – Hayden Wesneski
- Wesneski’s team is 3-1-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in five innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Thursday.
- Wesneski’s team is 2-0 this season when he starts and they’re favored on the moneyline.
- Wesneski’s team is 3-1 when he starts this season.
- Out of Wesneski’s four starts with a total this season, three have hit the over.
Cubs Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Fulmer | 13 | 12.1 | 16 | 6.57 | 2 | 1 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | 13 | 11.2 | 20 | 1.54 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Rucker | 12 | 10.2 | 14 | 3.37 | 0 | 0 |
| Brad Boxberger | 12 | 11 | 9 | 3.27 | 1 | 2 |
| Julian Merryweather | 11 | 11.2 | 14 | 6.94 | 0 | 0 |
Nationals Probable Pitcher – Trevor Williams
- Williams (1-1 with a 4.10 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Nationals, his sixth of the season.
- The right-hander’s most recent time out came on Thursday against the New York Mets, when he went five innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing nine hits.
- Williams will look to pitch five or more innings for his sixth straight start. He’s averaging 5.2 frames per outing.
- The Nationals are 2-3 in Williams’ five starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
- Williams’ team has won two of his five starts.
- Williams’ starts hit the over on the run total two times in five games with a set total this season.
Nationals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Thompson | 12 | 20 | 19 | 1.80 | 1 | 1 |
| Erasmo Ramírez | 12 | 13.1 | 7 | 5.40 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Harvey | 11 | 11.1 | 13 | 2.38 | 6 | 0 |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | 11 | 10.1 | 8 | 1.74 | 4 | 1 |
| Kyle Finnegan | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7.20 | 0 | 5 |
Cubs Hitting Trends
- The Cubs have put up at least two long balls in 10 games this season, and are 8-2 in those outings.
- Chicago has won each of its seven games this season when collecting at least five extra-base hits.
- The club has racked up at least eight hits 19 times this season, and has a 13-6 record in those games.
- Chicago has a 12-3 record in games this season when it put up five or more runs.
- The Cubs are 5-3 in games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.
Nationals Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in three games this season and are 2-1 in those matchups.
- Washington is undefeated in four games this season with five or more extra-base hits as a team.
- They have won eight of the 17 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- In 11 games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 7-4.
- They have won four of their seven games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.
Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Cubs (-142)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
Ready to bet? Check out our great offer for new users at DraftKings, no promo code required!
Odds subject to change. Not all offers available in all areas. See DraftKings for offer details, terms and conditions. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
