Cubs vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 March 2026

The Chicago Cubs will face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, commencing at 5:20am AEDT.

Cade Horton (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Cubs, pitting him against Miles Mikolas (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Nationals.

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 result of Sunday's Cubs vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 67% chance of winning against the Nationals at Wrigley Field.

Cubs vs Nationals: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:

• Head to Head: Cubs $1.38, Nationals $3.05
• Line: Cubs -1.5 ($1.85), Nationals +1.5 ($1.94)
• Total (Over/Under 9 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 $1.38 and the Nationals at $3.05.

The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.85 available at TAB.

For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.94.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.

Cubs vs Nationals: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Washington at $3.05 with TAB
• Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.94 with TAB
• Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB

These Cubs vs Nationals predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to provide you with 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 due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Cubs vs Nationals: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Washington game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Washington match-up.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Cubs vs Nationals: Essential Details

The match-up between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 5:20am AEDT on Sunday.

• Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals
• Date: Sunday 29 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 noted.

Conclusion

Our Cubs vs Washington predictions are the result of 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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