The Tampa Bay Rays host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 7. First pitch from Tropicana Field is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on RAYS and MLB.TV.
The Rays are favored by -136 on the moneyline and by -1.5 (+162) on the run line. The Cubs, meanwhile, enter at +116 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-196) on the run line. The over/under sits at 7.5 total runs.
Find my MLB picks and Cubs vs Rays prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report and more.
Cubs vs Rays Prediction
- Cubs vs Rays Pick: Javier Assad Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-122)
My Cubs vs Rays best bet is on Chicago pitcher Javier Assad to go under his strikeout total. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cubs vs Rays Odds
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -196 | 7.5 -112o / -108u | +116 |
| Rays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +162 | 7.5 -112o / -108u | -136 |
- Cubs vs Rays Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+162), Cubs +1.5 (-196)
- Cubs vs Rays Over/Under: 7.5 (-112o / -108u)
- Cubs vs Rays Moneyline: Cubs +116, Rays -136
Cubs vs Rays Pick, Betting Preview
Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad had the lowest swinging strike rate (SwStr%) in the league (minimum 140 IP) in 2024 at 6.6%.
He threw only 37 innings with the Cubs last season, posting a 6.7% swinging strike rate.
The Rays had some issues making contact last season, but they have a contact-oriented lineup this season, especially with Chandler Simpson getting full-time reps.
In fact, the Rays own the second-lowest strikeout rate against right-handed pitchers so far.
It's early, but players like Jake Fraley and Ben Williamson taking the at-bats that were going to Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe and Christopher Morel should lead to fewer strikeouts.
With that said, I'll take Assad going under his strikeout total in this interleague game on Tuesday night.
Pick: Javier Assad Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-122)
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