Cubs vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 September 2024
Last updated: Sep 21, 2024, 6:22PM | Published: Sep 20, 2024, 6:30PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
Kyle Hendricks (4-11, 6.25 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Nationals will counter with MacKenzie Gore (9-12, 4.17 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Nationals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cubs vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 57% chance of winning against the Nationals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Nationals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.67, Nationals $2.20
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.45), Nationals +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.67 and the Nationals at $2.20.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Cubs vs Nationals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.20 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Nationals best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Washington game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Washington match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 4:20am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Sunday 22 September 2024
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Washington predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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