Nationals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 12 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026, 9:10PM | Published: Aug 10, 2026, 10:43PM
The Washington Nationals will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Nationals Park on Wednesday, commencing at 8:45am AEST.
The Nationals will have Jake Irvin (2-5, 5.37 ERA) start, while the Cubs are going with Shota Imanaga (8-9, 3.60 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nationals vs Cubs game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Washington vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 61% chance of defeating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.60, Cubs $1.57
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.95), Cubs -1.5 ($1.88)
- 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 Nationals at $2.60 and the Cubs at $1.57.
The Nationals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.95 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.88.
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 analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both the Nationals and the Cubs have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 9-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Nationals vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.60 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.95 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Nationals vs Cubs best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Nationals vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs Cubs game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Washington vs Cubs game.
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Nationals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Nationals and Cubs at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 8:45am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Cubs predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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