Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for March 28

MLB game preview

The Washington Nationals will visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Nationals come into this game with a 1-0 record, placing them second in their division. They won their first game and aim to continue their positive start.

The Cubs are looking to bounce back after losing their first game of the season. They have a 0-1 record and sit at the bottom of their division. With a cold and clear day expected, the conditions should be favorable for both teams. The game will be broadcast on NATS at 2:20 PM.

Washington Nationals Team Preview

The Washington Nationals are set to play their next game against the Chicago Cubs. In their recent win against the Cubs, they scored 10 runs and had 11 hits. Joey Wiemer, Brady House, and Jacob Young each hit a home run in that game.

Looking at the Nationals’ performance in the preseason, they faced some challenges. They had a loss to the Baltimore Orioles where they were held to only three hits. The pitching was strong in a different game against the Mets, where Cade Cavalli pitched five scoreless innings.

For the upcoming game, the Nationals will have Miles Mikolas as their starting pitcher. Mikolas has not pitched in the 2026 season yet, but he had an 8-11 record last year. The lineup includes Brady House, who is hitting .400 with one home run and two RBIs so far.

Nationals vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Nationals Moneyline: +179
  • Cubs Moneyline: -217

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs start their regular season with a batting average of .235. They have an on-base percentage of .350 and a slugging percentage of .294. They have yet to hit a home run, but they have two doubles and six walks.

The Cubs’ pitching staff has an ERA of 8.00, with a WHIP of 1.44. They have allowed a batting average against of .297. So far, they have given up three home runs and recorded 12 strikeouts.

Michael Busch leads the team with a batting average of .750. Pete Crow-Armstrong is another key player, with a .400 average and two RBIs. Alex Bregman and Carson Kelly also contribute to the lineup, with averages of .250 and .333, respectively.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored with a moneyline of -217. They have shown strong pitching with an ERA of 3.00, and their batting average against is .235. The Cubs are projected to win with a score of 5-3. Given their solid performance, picking the Cubs to win straight up is a good choice.

The total for the game is set at 9.5. The Cubs’ pitching has been effective, while the Nationals have struggled with an ERA of 8.00. The projected total score is 8. Taking the under 9.5 is a sensible pick given the pitching strengths and hitting challenges.