Nationals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 6 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 5, 2025, 10:45PM | Published: Jun 5, 2025, 3:28AM
The Washington Nationals will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Nationals Park on Friday, starting at 8:45am AEST.
Jake Irvin (5-1, 3.93 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, while the Cubs will counter with Drew Pomeranz (2-0, 0.00 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 computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Washington vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 57% chance of winning against the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Nationals Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.25, Cubs $1.67
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.80), Cubs -1.5 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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 Nationals at $2.25 and the Cubs at $1.67.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.80 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.04.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 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 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Nationals vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.67 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Nationals vs Cubs betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Nationals vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs Cubs game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Washington vs Cubs match-up.
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Nationals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Nationals and Cubs at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 8:45am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday 6 June 2025
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Cubs 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 trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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