Rays vs Cubs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 29, 2023

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At Wrigley Field on Monday, the Chicago Cubs (22-30) begin a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (39-16), at 2:20 PM ET. On the hill for the Rays will be Taj Bradley (3-1), opposed by the Cubs’ Marcus Stroman (4-4).

The Rays are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-130) on the road at the Cubs (+110). The total for the Rays-Cubs game is 8.

Rays vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line

Tampa Bay Rays (-1.5)

Moneyline

Rays (-130)

Total

8 Runs (Over: -104, Under: -117)

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When, Where, at What Time is Rays vs. Cubs

  • Game Day: Monday, May 29, 2023
  • Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
  • TV Channel: MARQ
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Stadium: Wrigley Field

Rays Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Zack Littell 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Drew Rasmussen 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Jeffrey Springs 60-Day Injured List Arm
Garrett Cleavinger 60-Day Injured List Knee
Andrew Kittredge 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Shane Baz 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Shawn Armstrong 60-Day Injured List Neck
Pete Fairbanks Day-to-day Lower Body

Cubs Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Cody Bellinger 10-Day Injured List Leg
Nick Burdi 15-Day Injured List Appendix
Brad Boxberger 15-Day Injured List Right Forearm
Codi Heuer 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Adrian Sampson 60-Day Injured List Knee
Ethan Roberts 60-Day Injured List Elbow

Last Time Out: Rays and Cubs

The Rays were vicotrious 11-10 over the Dodgers yesterday in their last game. Jalen Beeks was named the winning pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two, while Isaac Paredes went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and four RBI to lead them offensively.

The Cubs were beaten by the Reds 8-5 yesterday. Patrick Wisdom led the way offensively after going 2-for-3 with two home runs and five RBI, and Drew Smyly took the loss, throwing 4 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on seven hits while striking out two.

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Rays Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Rays have won 28 out of the 41 games, or 68.3%, in which they’ve been favored. Tampa Bay has a record of 26-7, a 78.8% win rate, when favored by -130 or more by oddsmakers this season. The implied probability of a win from the Rays, based on the moneyline, is 56.5%. Tampa Bay and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 30 of their 48 opportunities. The Rays are 27-21-0 ATS in their 48 games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Wander Franco 53 .299 (16) .362 (39) .488 (36) 3% (87) 13.2% (13) 8.5% (98)
Yandy Díaz 45 .327 (6) .429 (2) .612 (2) 6.1% (12) 14.3% (20) 13.3% (22)
Randy Arozarena 52 .301 (13) .409 (6) .527 (16) 4.9% (24) 21.3% (88) 12.4% (29)
Josh Lowe 43 .307 (-) .358 (-) .595 (-) 6.7% (-) 22.4% (-) 7.3% (-)
Isaac Paredes 48 .282 (41) .354 (44) .491 (35) 4.4% (36) 17.7% (47) 6.1% (141)

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have won in eight, or 36.4%, of the 22 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Chicago has a mark of 7-8 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +110 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 47.6% chance of walking away with the win. Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in 26 of their 46 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Cubs have posted a record of 23-23-0 against the spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner 44 .286 (33) .337 (77) .386 (117) 1.5% (141) 10.2% (7) 6.3% (137)
Dansby Swanson 51 .269 (59) .366 (32) .423 (89) 2.2% (121) 22% (91) 12.9% (24)
Ian Happ 51 .277 (49) .396 (14) .418 (92) 1.8% (134) 24.4% (113) 16.4% (6)
Patrick Wisdom 45 .225 (140) .316 (116) .556 (10) 8.2% (3) 38% (165) 11.1% (53)
Seiya Suzuki 38 .279 (46) .374 (23) .479 (43) 3.7% (60) 23.3% (108) 12.9% (24)

Rays vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions

We predict that the Rays will pick up the win in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-130). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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