Cubs vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 27 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 26, 2026, 6:20PM | Published: Mar 25, 2026, 9:35AM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 5:20am AEDT.
Matthew Boyd (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, while the Nationals are going with Cade Cavalli (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Nationals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Cubs vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 65% chance of winning against the Nationals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Nationals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.48, Nationals $2.75
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.10), Nationals +1.5 ($1.77)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.48 and the Nationals at $2.75.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.10 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.77.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 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-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Nationals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.48 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.10 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cubs vs Nationals betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though the Nationals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Washington game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Washington match-up.
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Cubs vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 5:20am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Friday 27 March 2026
- Time: 5:20am AEDT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Washington predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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