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Will the Nationals vs. Cubs Game Be Postponed for the opener of the 2026 season? Probably not postponed, but a delay is highly possible some time midway or towards the end of this game as wind swept rains are in the forecast. One should always review the sportsbook rules prior to placing a bet on today's game.
What Happens to My Bet if Game is Suspended or Postponed?
If the game is postponed before it begins and is not played within 48 hours of the original start time, all bets are voided, and your stake is refunded at most online sportsbooks.
If the game starts but is suspended and not completed within 48 hours, bets are voided unless the outcome of a specific market has already been determined at most online sportsbooks.
Impacts on Types of Bets
- Single Bets: These are voided if the game isn't completed within the 48-hour window, and your stake is returned.
- Parlay Bets: If one leg of your parlay is voided due to a postponed game, that leg is removed, and the parlay continues with the remaining selections. The odds and potential payout are adjusted accordingly.
- Player Props: These require all listed players to be active. If a player doesn't participate, the bet is voided.
Totals
If the game goes at least 9 innings (or 8.5 if the home team is winning), the total bet is counted and will be graded accordingly based on the score at the time of suspension.
Should the game be called off prior to 8.5 innings (or 9 full innings if the visiting team is ahead), the total bet is voided at most books. It will therefore be marked as "no action" and refunded in most cases.
In the event of a game suspension that resumes the next day (or within 24 hours), the game is deemed as "unofficial" as it applies to totals bets. Therefore, they are voided. However, some books do treat suspensions when resumed the next day differently in regard to totals so it is important to check individual sportsbook rules.
Nationals vs. Cubs Betting Preview
Chicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Cade Cavalli (0-0); Cubs: Matthew Boyd (0-0)
Cubs -230, Nationals +189; over/under is 8 runs
The Chicago Cubs open the season at home against the Washington Nationals.
Chicago had a 92-70 record overall and a 50-31 record at home last season. The Cubs scored 4.9 runs per game while giving up 4.0 in the 2025 season.
Washington went 66-96 overall and 34-47 on the road a season ago. The Nationals scored 4.2 runs per game in the 2025 season while giving up 5.5.
Popular Prop Bets
All Prop Bets Courtesy of BetOnline Here
To Hit A Home Run
To Record A Hit
To Hit 2+ Home Runs
To Record 2+ Hits
To Record 3+ Hits
To Record 4+ Hits
To Record 2+ Total Bases
To Record 3+ Total Bases
1st Inning Over/Under 0.5 Runs
Player Strikeouts
Cade Cavalli - Alt Strikeouts
Matt Boyd - Alt Strikeouts
Either Team To Throw A No-Hitter
To Record A Stolen Base
To Hit A Single
To Hit A Double
To Hit A Triple
To Record An RBI
To Record 2+ RBIs
1st Inning Hits
To Record A Run
To Record 2+ Runs
Alternate Run Lines
Alternate Total Runs
Chicago Cubs Total Runs
Chicago Cubs Alt. Total Runs
Washington Nationals Total Runs
Washington Nationals Alt. Total Runs
Correct Score
First 5 Innings Result
First 5 Innings Money Line
First 5 Innings Run Line
First 5 Innings Total Runs
1st Inning Result
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
