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Nationals vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Home Run Pick for Today's MLB Game

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Our Nationals vs. Cubs predictions expect Shota Imanaga to carve up Washington's lineup.

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . The Chicago Cubs seek a series victory this afternoon when they host the Washington Nationals at historic Wrigley Field.

Washington has already whiffed a ton during this series, and my Nationals vs. Cubs predictions and MLB picks expect Shota Imanaga to take full advantage of this today. Nationals vs Cubs predictions Nationals vs Cubs best bet: Shota Imanaga Over 4.

5 strikeouts (-120) Shota Imanaga owns a 24. 6% whiff rate, showing he consistently misses bats and generates swings and misses. That gives him a strong edge in this matchup against the Washington Nationals .

Imanaga throws strikes, limits walks (1. 53 per nine), and works efficiently enough to pitch into the middle innings . He doesnโ€™t need a dominant outing to get there, just his typical steady execution.