Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago Cubs will be facing off against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET. The Cubs, with a record of
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs will be facing off against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET. The Cubs, with a record of 89-73, will be starting right-hander Javier Assad, who has a 89-73 record with a 2.74 ERA this season. On the other side, the Rays, with a record of 98-64, will be starting righty Aaron Civale, who has a 98-64 record with a 5.51 ERA. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite for this matchup, opening at -118 with the line staying steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +108 | Rays -118
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-190) | Rays -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 54%.
Chicago Cubs
Despite a recent series loss to Cincinnati, the Chicago Cubs remain tied with Cincinnati and St. Louis for second place in the NL Central, although they are two games under .500 and seven games behind division leader Milwaukee. The Cubs are currently ranked 14th in on-base percentage, 18th in OPS, 19th in home runs, and 16th in RBI. On the pitching side, Chicago's staff holds a 3.92 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Assas will be pitching for Chicago in an upcoming game, coming off a previous outing where he allowed five runs in a loss to Cincinnati. Chicago is ranked at 24 in power ranking, 17th in offense, 20th in defense, and has a season record of 89-73. It is advised to test out different sportsbooks and look for the best sports betting promotions.