Cubs vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 September 2025

The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, starting at 4:20am AEST.

Drew Pomeranz (2-1, 2.40 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Nationals will counter with Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 0.00 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Nationals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cubs vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 64% chance of beating the Nationals at Wrigley Field.

Cubs vs Nationals: Odds

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

• Head to Head: Cubs $1.50, Nationals $2.65
• Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.10), Nationals +1.5 ($1.77)
• Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.50 and the Nationals at $2.65.

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 7.5 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 56% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Cubs vs Nationals: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Washington at $2.65 with TAB
• Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.77 with TAB
• Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB

Our Cubs vs Nationals betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.

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-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

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

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.

Cubs vs Nationals: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Washington game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Washington game.

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Cubs vs Nationals: Essential Details

The game between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 4:20am AEST on Monday.

• Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals
• Date: Monday 8 September 2025
• Time: 4:20am AEST
• Venue: Wrigley Field

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Cubs vs Washington predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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