Cubs vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 May 2023
Last updated: May 31, 2023, 12:06AM | Published: May 30, 2023, 1:16AM
The Chicago Cubs take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, beginning at 10:05am AEST.
The Cubs will have Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 6.23 ERA) start, up against Shane McClanahan (8-0, 1.97 ERA) for the Rays.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Cubs vs Rays, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Rays
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's CHI Cubs-Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 60% chance of beating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.50, Rays $1.56
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.91), Rays -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Cubs at $2.50 and the Rays at $1.56.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.91 currently available at bet365.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 8.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Cubs vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.50 with PointsBet (0.4% edge)
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (55% probability) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $2.00 with bet365 (50% probability)
Every time you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Stats Insider's best bets for today across any sport.
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Rays predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the PointsBet odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Cubs vs Rays: Prediction
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Cubs vs Rays: Preview
The match-up between the Cubs and Rays at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEST on Wednesday.
- Game: Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Wednesday 31 May 2023
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for CHI Cubs vs Tampa Bay have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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