Cubs vs. Nationals MLB player props and odds - Saturday, August 31

Player prop betting options for Ian Happ, C.J. Abrams and others are available in the Chicago Cubs-Washington Nationals matchup at Nationals Park on Saturday, starting at 4:05 p.m. ET.

The Cubs, at -132, are favored in this matchup, while the Nationals are underdogs at +111. When it comes to the run line, Chicago (-1.5) is favored. Oddsmakers have set the total for this matchup at 9 runs.

Chicago Cubs prop bets today

Ian Happ player props

• Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -215)
• Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -120)
• RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +165)

For the Cubs, Happ has tallied 23 homers, 75 RBI, 11 steals, and 77 runs while putting up a .243/.347/.467 slash line in 542 PAs. His walk rate is 12.9%, and he’s striking out 26.8% of the time.

Ian Happ recent game stats

• at Nationals on August 30: 2-for-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 K
• at Pirates on August 28: 3-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB
• at Pirates on August 27: 1-for-5, 3 K
• at Pirates on August 26: 2-for-3, 1 K, 1 BB, 2 SB
• at Marlins on August 25: 3-for-5, 1 RBI, 2 K

Nico Hoerner player props

• Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: )
• Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +115)
• RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +170)

In 541 plate appearances, Nico Hoerner is walking 7.6% of the time and striking out at an 11.1% clip while producing a .256 batting average, a .327 OBP, and a .348 SLG (.676 OPS). He has also slammed five dingers with 39 RBI, 26 stolen bases, and 70 runs scored.

Nico Hoerner recent game stats

• at Nationals on August 30: 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 K, 1 BB
• at Pirates on August 28: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 K, 1 BB, 1 SB
• at Pirates on August 27: 1-for-3, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB
• at Pirates on August 26: 2-for-4, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 K, 1 BB, 1 SB
• at Marlins on August 25: 1-for-4, 1 SB

Washington Nationals prop bets today

C.J. Abrams player props

• Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -260)
• Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -125)
• RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +165)

The slash line for the Nationals’ Abrams this year is .243/.316/.431. He has 18 homers and 62 RBI, with 72 runs scored, plus 27 stolen bases on 38 attempts. His strikeout rate is 21.2%, and his walk rate is 7%.

C.J. Abrams recent game stats

• vs. Cubs on August 30: 0-for-3, 2 K, 1 BB
• vs. Yankees on August 27: 0-for-4
• vs. Yankees on August 26: 0-for-4, 2 K
• at Braves on August 25: 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 K, 1 SB
• at Braves on August 24: 2-for-5, 1 K, 1 SB

Luis Garcia player props

• Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +175)
• Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +105)
• RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +135)

Luis Garcia has 15 home runs and 63 RBI this season — with 49 runs scored, a strikeout rate of 15.8% and a walk rate of 5.1%, plus 21 steals on 24 attempts. His slash line is .292/.327/.456.

Luis Garcia Recent Game Stats

• vs. Cubs on August 30: 1-for-1, 1 R
• vs. Yankees on August 28: 0-for-3, 1 K
• vs. Yankees on August 27: 1-for-3, 1 K, 1 BB, 1 SB
• vs. Yankees on August 26: 0-for-1
• at Braves on August 25: 1-for-4, 1 K

Cubs vs. Nationals How to Watch, Starters

• When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
• Livestream: Watch on Fubo!
• Cubs Starter: Javier Assad (6-4)
• Nationals Starter: DJ Herz (2-6)