A loaded sports weekend gets off to an early start with the Nationals taking on the Cubs at 2:20 p.m. ET (Apple TV+).
On its own, this game might not be particularly interesting for recreational bettors already looking ahead to the Chiefs vs. Chargers matchup in Brazil.
However, that shouldn't deter anyone interested in value, and value alone.
Winning bets on random afternoon MLB odds pay just the same as winners on primetime professional football.
So let's fire up Action PRO's premium betting tools to identify the smartest Nationals vs. Cubs prediction for Friday's matinee.
MLB Odds, Sharp Nationals vs. Cubs Prediction
*Odds as of Friday morning
The Cubs are staggering -233 favorites against the Nationals based on live MLB odds.
In addition, Friday's total sits at 10.5 as of the time of writing.
However, when it comes to the most significant edge for savvy bettors, it's an RBI over/under wager, which could be the sharpest Nationals vs. Cubs prediction.
