Cubs vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 June 2023
Last updated: May 31, 2023, 6:15PM | Published: May 30, 2023, 8:57PM
The Chicago Cubs square off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
Justin Steele (6-2, 2.77 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Rays will counter with Zach Eflin (7-1, 3.17 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Cubs vs Rays, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Rays
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's CHI Cubs-Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 52% chance of winning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
More: Cubs vs Rays Simulated 10K Times
Cubs vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.20, Rays $1.71
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.74), Rays -1.5 ($2.15)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.87, Under $1.95
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Cubs at $2.20 and the Rays at $1.71.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.74 currently on offer at bet365.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.15.
The Over/Under for Cubs vs Rays sits at 8.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Cubs vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.20 with bet365 (4.7% edge) 🔥
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.74 with bet365 (61% probability) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.95 with bet365 (50% probability)
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Our Cubs vs Rays betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our preferred option because of the 4.7% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Cubs vs Rays: Prediction
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Cubs vs Rays: Preview
The game between the Cubs and Rays at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 4:20am AEST on Thursday.
- Game: Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Thursday 1 June 2023
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for CHI Cubs vs Tampa Bay are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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