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The Washington Nationals (Not Found) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (Not Found) on March 29, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 pm in Chicago, IL.
This season, the Nationals are 1-1 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 1-1 ATS.
Nationals vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Nationals starting pitcher: Jake Irvin 0-0, 0.00 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Shota Imanaga 0-0, 0.00 ERA
Nationals vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
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| Cubs | Not Found Not Found | U Not Found Not Found | Not Found |
Nationals vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 72.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:
- Jacob Young has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 games (+32.00 Units / 800% ROI)
- Daylen Lile has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+12.00 Units / 25% ROI)
- Daylen Lile has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+11.80 Units / 47% ROI)
- Jake Irvin has hit the Earned Runs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.25 Units / 32% ROI)
- Daylen Lile has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+9.75 Units / 33% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Michael Busch has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 7 games (+14.00 Units / 200% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Walks Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+12.30 Units / 39% ROI)
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+8.70 Units / 24% ROI)
- Michael Busch has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+8.10 Units / 30% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+7.60 Units / 23% ROI)
Nationals Best Bets Today:
- The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 87 games (+12.05 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 66 away games (+11.40 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 76 of their last 136 games (+10.82 Units / 7% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 39 of their last 64 away games (+9.20 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 57 away games (+7.65 Units / 11% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 52 of their last 84 games at home (+25.80 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 51 of their last 84 games at home (+16.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 64 of their last 117 games (+13.65 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 33 of their last 51 games at home (+12.00 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 64 games at home (+9.55 Units / 9% ROI)
Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 1-1 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.75 Units / 37.5% ROI
- 2-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
- 0-2 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 1-1 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -23.33% ROI
- 2-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
- 0-2 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
Cubs vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Michael Busch (CHC) | +230 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | +290 |
| Ian Happ (CHC) | +340 |
| James Wood (WAS) | +360 |
| Andres Chaparro (WAS) | +375 |
Cubs vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ (CHC) | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +200 |
| Alex Bregman (CHC) | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +200 |
| Daylen Lile (WAS) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
| Brady House (WAS) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Dansby Swanson (CHC) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
Cubs vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch (CHC) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Ian Happ (CHC) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -150 |
| Nico Hoerner (CHC) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -175 |
| Carson Kelly (CHC) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -185 |
Cubs vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Irvin (WAS) | 3.5 -105 | 3.5 -125 |
| Shota Imanaga (CHC) | 5.5 +125 | 5.5 -160 |
Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Nationals were just 11-43 (.200) when their opponents score in the first inning in the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .362.
The Nationals were just 64-79 (.444) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits in the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.
The Nationals were just 65-96 (.401) in the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Nationals were just 22-76 (.224) when they scored 4 or fewer runs in the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .286.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals
The Cubs were 48-6 (.889) when they had 10 or more hits in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .743.
The Cubs were 40-9 (.816) when they scored in the first inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .636.
The Cubs were 42-20 (.677) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams in the 2025 season Today, they face the Nationals (17th runs allowed).
The Cubs are just 11-105 (.095) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2024 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .134.
Nationals Hitting Stats & Trends
Nationals hitters drew walks in 7% of their PA’s against LHP in the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.
The Nationals have hit 4 balls in play with an exit velocity over 110 MPH over the last 14 days — tied for most in MLB.
Nationals hitters slugged just .331 in righty-righty matchups in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
The Nationals won only 40% of their home games in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters have put just 18% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats in the postseason — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 34%.
The Cubs won 77% of games in which they have scored first on the road in the 2025 season — highest in MLB.
Cubs hitters slugged .434 against LHP in the 2025 season — 4th best in MLB.
Cubs hitters had an OPS of .761 (3,167 PA’s) on the road in the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB.
Nationals Pitching Stats & Trends
The Nationals allowed 1.85 runs per game (299/162) in late innings in the 2025 season — highest in MLB.
Nationals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 20% in the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB.
Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers in the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB.
Nationals pitchers had an ERA of 5.34 (1424.2 IP) in the 2025 season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers walked 7% of batters in the 2025 season — best in MLB.
Cubs pitchers have allowed an exit velocity over 110 MPH 4 times over the last 14 days — tied for most in MLB.
Cubs pitchers picked-off 27 runners in the 2025 season — most in MLB.
Cubs pitchers picked-off 25 runners from first base in the 2025 season — most in MLB.
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