Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 5, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 5, 2025 ,

MLB Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Prediction 6/5

The Chicago Cubs will play against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The game will take place at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, starting at 6:45 PM. Fans can catch the action on MARQ, with weather conditions expected to be very hot with a light breeze and overcast clouds.

Cubs vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine at -146. The Cubs have a strong road record of 18-12 and are facing a Nationals team with a losing home record of 14-15. Drew Pomeranz’s impressive stats (ERA: 0.00, WHIP: 0.51) add confidence to this pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5. Both teams have shown lower scoring in recent games, with the last game ending 2-0. The Cubs’ pitching has been solid, and the Nationals’ home games often see fewer runs.

Team Trends

  • The Chicago Cubs have a solid road record this season with 18 wins and 12 losses.
  • The Washington Nationals recently defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-0 at home on June 4th, 2025.
  • Chicago Cubs’ manager is Craig Counsell, while the Washington Nationals are managed by Dave Martinez.
  • The Nationals have a nearly balanced home record this season with 14 wins and 15 losses.
  • The game will be held at Nationals Park, an outdoor field in Washington, DC, with overcast clouds expected.

Cubs vs Nationals Preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Cubs fans will be eager to see Drew Pomeranz on the mound. Pomeranz has been impressive with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.51. This game is a night event, and the Cubs hope to capitalize on Pomeranz’s strong performance so far this season.

The Nationals will have Jake Irvin starting for them. Irvin has a solid record with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.17. He has won five games and lost one. Nationals fans will look for Irvin to keep the Cubs’ bats in check. The weather will be very hot with overcast clouds, which might affect gameplay. The game will be broadcast on MARQ, starting at 6:45 PM.

Nationals Aim to Shine at Home

The Washington Nationals are set to play at home. They have a team batting average of .243, which ranks 13th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .311, placing them 17th. CJ Abrams leads the team in runs with 35. Nathaniel Lowe has the most RBIs on the team with 40. Josh Bell tops the home run chart with 9. Jake Irvin will start on the mound for the Nationals. His ERA is 3.93, and he holds a 5-1 win-loss record. Irvin’s WHIP stands at 1.17.

Cubs Ready to Compete on the Road

The Chicago Cubs are performing well this season. Their team batting average is .260, which ranks 2nd in the league. The Cubs’ on-base percentage is .334, placing them 3rd. Seiya Suzuki leads the Cubs with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs. Dansby Swanson has scored 38 runs, the most on the team. Michael Busch has a solid batting average of .276. Drew Pomeranz will pitch for the Cubs. He has an impressive ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.51. Pomeranz has a 2-0 win-loss record this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs’ MoneyLine at -146 looks favorable given their strong road record of 18-12. They have shown consistency away from home, which is important against a Nationals team with a 14-15 home record. Drew Pomeranz’s stats, with an ERA of 0.00 and WHIP of 0.51, add further confidence to this pick.

Choosing the Under 9.5 for the game is supported by recent low-scoring outcomes. The Cubs’ pitching has been solid, as seen in their 2-0 loss to the Nationals. The Nationals’ home games also tend to have fewer runs, making the Under a reasonable choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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