Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs: Prediction for the match on 03 June 2025

Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs: Prediction and Odds on the Match on June 03, 2025

Prediction for Major League Baseball encounter for the 3rd of June 20225. In this encounter, the Washington Nationals will play the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park. This will be the opener of a three game series. With the two teams coming off a series win, how will they approach this one? Let’s get straight into the previews of this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Washington Nationals: Form and Statistics

The Washington Nationals have to continue their impressive run against a tough Chicago Cubs as they eye a spot in the postseason. In recent games, this team has done much compared to how their first few series of the season ended. The last time out, this team played the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three games series and won, being their second consecutive series win with the first against the Seattle Mariners. In the opener, this team pulled off a 7-9 win and then needed a four-run win in game two. However, in the finale, this team struggled, losing 3-1 with their only run coming in the fifth inning. Ahead of this game, the Washington Nationals have improved their record to 28-31 which position them 10th in the National League. 

Washington Nationals Team News

The Washington Nationals will go with Trevor Williams in this opener. This season, Trevor has a 3-5 record with a 5.69 average earned runs and a 1.45 WHIP over 55.1 innings pitched. 

Chicago Cubs: Form and Statistics

The Chicago Cubs remain a solid side to back this season and they come into this game on a good run. In recent games, this team has found it difficult to lose, winning eight of their recent matches. In fact, their last series defeat was back in early May against the New York Mets. Looking at their last series, this team defeated the Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, and Colorado Rockies. In fact, their last one against the Cincinnati Reds saw the Chicago Cubs come from an opening day 3-6 loss to a 2-0 and 7-3 win in the final two games. Ahead of this game, the Chicago Cubs have now won 37 of their 59 matches this season, leaving them second in the National League.  

Chicago Cubs Team News

Cade Horton will get the ball for the Chicago Cubs in this game. Cade has been impressive this season with a 2-0 record. He has a 3.98 average earned runs and 1.23 WHIP over 20.1 innings pitched so far. . 

Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Tips & Odds

• The last three meetings between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs have ended with less than seven runs. Under 9.5 runs in this game is available on Betway with odds at 1.80.
• The Chicago Cubs have scored four or fewer runs in five of their last six games. Under 5.5 runs for the visiting team is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.66.
• Five of the last six games of the Washington Nationals have ended with at least nine runs. In fact, four of those games ended with ten runs. Over 10.5 runs is available with odds at 2.25 for this game on 1Xbet.
• The Washington Nationals have won four of their last five matches. Also, they are at home in this game with a 2.31 odds of winning on 1Xbet.
• The Chicago Cubs come into this game as favourites. Also, the visiting team has lost only two of their last eleven matches and will feel confident heading into this one. Away from home, the Chicago Cubs have a money line odds of 1.62 on Betway.
• This season, the Chicago Cubs have been tagged as match favourites 40 times and they won 28 of those encounters, or 70%. For the Washington Nationals, they have won 26 times out of 50 games they entered as underdogs.

Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Match Prediction 03 June 2025

I like the Washington Nationals and really appreciate the effort they have shown in recent encounters but against the Chicago Cubs, my doubts are high. Looking at how the Washington Nationals started their season and the number of matches they have won in the past 15 days, I believe they will be at their best again. Yet, the Chicago Cubs just look like a completely different side this season with back to back wins and elite baseball. In fact, their recent run of games is a testament to the kind of baseball Washington Nationals will have to deal with as they might struggle to show much offensive baseball in this game despite their impressive number of runs. At the moment, it is difficult to bet against the Chicago Cubs and while they come into this game as favourites, I have zero doubts in them winning. Also, I feel we will witness a different kind of game compared to their past year results, as this game should end with many runs. 

Our match prediction is a moneyline win for the Chicago Cubs with odds at 1.65 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 9.5 total match runs with odds at 1.95 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is the Chicago Cubs over 4.5 runs with odds at 1.69 on Betway bookmaker.