Rays vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 June 2024
Last updated: Jun 12, 2024, 10:45PM | Published: Jun 11, 2024, 8:30PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Thursday, starting at 8:50am AEST.
Aaron Civale (2-5, 5.51 ERA) will start for the Rays, up against Javier Assad (4-2, 2.74 ERA) for the Cubs.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rays vs Cubs game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Rays vs Cubs
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Tampa Bay-CHI Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 51% chance of winning against the Cubs at Tropicana Field.
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Rays vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.85, Cubs $1.91
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.50), Cubs -1.5 ($2.54)
- 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, TAB currently has the Rays at $1.85 and the Cubs at $1.91.
The Rays are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.50 currently on offer at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.54.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the over at $1.91 and odds for the under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Rays vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $1.91 with
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB (64% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Rays vs Cubs predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place smarter 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 found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Rays vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Tampa Bay vs CHI Cubs on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Tampa Bay vs CHI Cubs match-up at Tropicana Field.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Rays vs Cubs: Preview
The game between the Rays and Cubs at Tropicana Field is scheduled to start at 8:50am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Thursday 13 June 2024
- Time: 8:50am AEST
- Venue: Tropicana Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Our Tampa Bay vs CHI Cubs predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled 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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