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At Wrigley Field on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs (24-30) face the Tampa Bay Rays (39-18), with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET. Zach Eflin (7-1) will start for the Rays, and Justin Steele (6-2) for the Cubs.
Even though the Rays are playing on the road at the Cubs, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -138, compared to the home team at +116. The game has an over/under of 9 runs.
Rays vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Tampa Bay Rays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Rays (-138)
Total
9 Runs (Over: +100, Under: -121)
When, Where, at What Time is Rays vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: MARQ
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Rays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Pete Fairbanks | 15-Day Injured List | Hip |
| 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 |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 10-Day Injured List | Leg |
| Brad Boxberger | 15-Day Injured List | Right Forearm |
| Nick Burdi | 15-Day Injured List | Appendix |
| 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
Yesterday, the Cubs claimed a 2-1 victory over the Rays, with Julian Merryweather (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) earning the win for the Cubs. Ian Happ finished 2-for-3 with a double to lead the offense. Shane McClanahan (5.2 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Rays.
Betting Trends
Rays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rays have been favorites in 43 games this season and won 28 (65.1%) of those contests. Tampa Bay has a record of 22-6, a 78.6% win rate, when favored by -138 or more by sportsbooks this season. The implied probability of a win from the Rays, based on the moneyline, is 58%. Games involving Tampa Bay have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 30 of 50 chances this season. The Rays have an ATS record of 27-23-0 in 50 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | 55 | .298 (16) | .362 (34) | .482 (41) | 2.9% (93) | 12.8% (13) | 8.6% (96) |
| Yandy Díaz | 46 | .320 (6) | .420 (3) | .598 (3) | 6% (13) | 14.5% (20) | 13% (23) |
| Randy Arozarena | 54 | .297 (17) | .405 (8) | .516 (21) | 4.7% (28) | 21.6% (89) | 12.5% (30) |
| Josh Lowe | 45 | .300 (-) | .349 (-) | .575 (-) | 6.4% (-) | 22.7% (-) | 7% (-) |
| Isaac Paredes | 49 | .275 (52) | .346 (56) | .479 (45) | 4.3% (40) | 18.4% (53) | 5.9% (140) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have come away with 10 wins in the 24 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Chicago has a mark of 7-8 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +116 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 46.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 26 of 48 chances this season. The Cubs are 25-23-0 against the spread in their 48 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 46 | .284 (38) | .333 (85) | .396 (108) | 1.9% (132) | 10.8% (8) | 6.1% (139) |
| Dansby Swanson | 53 | .271 (57) | .368 (25) | .420 (93) | 2.1% (126) | 21.8% (90) | 13% (23) |
| Ian Happ | 53 | .279 (45) | .397 (11) | .421 (92) | 1.7% (135) | 24.6% (114) | 16.4% (6) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 47 | .218 (145) | .307 (130) | .538 (13) | 8% (4) | 36.9% (164) | 10.8% (56) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 40 | .288 (31) | .382 (18) | .479 (45) | 3.5% (67) | 24.1% (110) | 12.9% (26) |
Rays vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Rays will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-138). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up under the total (9 runs).