Cubs vs. Nationals Picks & Best Bets 31st Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Washington Nationals will meet the Chicago Cubs in MLB action on Saturday at Nationals Park, beginning at 4:05 p.m. ET.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Cubs vs. Nationals bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Nationals have a 51% chance of defeating the Cubs.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Cubs vs. Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cubs vs. Nationals picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Cubs vs. Nationals Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, August 31st, 2024
- Game Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
- Location: Nationals Park
- Run Line: Cubs -1.5 / Nationals +1.5
- Moneyline: Cubs -110 / Nationals -102
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 9 Runs (-115/-105)
Nationals +1.5 @ -170 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Nationals have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the Cubs have a probability of 37%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -170 for the Nationals +1.5, presenting a favorable 0.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Under 9 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher chance of the 9-run total staying under.
Cubs vs. Nationals Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Chicago Cubs at -110 via BetMGM, whilst the Washington Nationals are available at -102 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nationals are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 51% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Nationals present the best betting value, with the odds of -102 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 0.9%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cubs vs. Nationals
Here are the top MLB player props for Saturday's Cubs vs. Nationals game.
Chicago Cubs Prediction - Javier Assad Over 15.5 Outs Recorded (+120)
- Our top prop bet for the Cubs is on Javier Assad to record over 15.5 outs.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 55.4%, giving us an edge of 9.9% on the +120 odds offered by DraftKings.
Washington Nationals Prediction - Jacob Young To Get a Hit (-165)
- Our best prop bet for the Nationals is on Jacob Young to get a hit.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 73.1%, giving us an edge of 10.8% on the -165 odds available at BetMGM.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cubs vs. Nationals Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Cubs vs. Nationals trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Miguel Amaya to Hit a Home Run
Miguel Amaya has hit at least one home run in 3 of his last 11 appearances (27% of the time). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +850 (11% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jacob Young of the Nationals to get a hit as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Nationals +1.5 to cover.
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