The Chicago Cubs (77-75) welcome the Washington Nationals (68-84) to Wrigley Field Thursday to open a 4-game series. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Nationals vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Cubs lead 3-0
The Cubs are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Oakland A’s. They lost 5-3 Wednesday, dropping their 2nd straight game. Chicago had also lost 2 of 3 games at the Colorado Rockies Friday through Sunday. It is 5-7 over its last 12 games and 39-35 at home this season. Chicago is 72-80 against the spread (ATS).
The Nationals, who are 32-45 on the road this season, were swept in 3 games at the New York Mets. After losing 10-1 Tuesday, they lost the Wednesday finale 10-0. Washington is 4-4 over its last 8 games, though. It is 83-69 ATS on the season.