Nationals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 30, 2024, 10:47PM | Published: Aug 29, 2024, 6:33PM
The Washington Nationals will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Nationals Park on Saturday, starting at 8:45am AEST.
The Nationals will send Jake Irvin (9-10, 3.80 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs are going with Shota Imanaga (10-3, 3.08 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nationals vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Washington vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 59% chance of beating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.34, Cubs $1.63
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.80), Cubs -1.5 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 7.95 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 Nationals at $2.34 and the Cubs at $1.63.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.80 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.04.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.95 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 54% of the time, while the 7.95-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Nationals vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.34 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.95 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Nationals vs Cubs predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise 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 identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Nationals vs Cubs: Prediction
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Nationals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Nationals and Cubs at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 8:45am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday 31 August 2024
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Cubs predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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