Cubs vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 12, 2025, 6:22PM | Published: Sep 11, 2025, 7:31PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will send Matthew Boyd (12-8, 2.92 ERA) to the mound, while the Rays will counter with Shane Baz (9-11, 4.94 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Cubs vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 61% chance of defeating the Rays at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.60, Rays $2.38
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.30), Rays +1.5 ($1.64)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.60 and the Rays at $2.38.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.30 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.64.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Cubs vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.60 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.30 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Rays best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Tampa Bay game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Rays at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Tampa Bay predictions 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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