Cubs vs. Rays Picks & Best Bets 13th Jun 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action on Thursday at Tropicana Field, beginning at 6:50 p.m. ET.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's MLB matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to pinpoint the best Cubs vs. Rays bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that this matchup could go down to the wire, with both the Cubs and Rays having a 50% chance of winning.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Cubs vs. Rays Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cubs vs. Rays picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to create MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Cubs vs. Rays Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, June 13th, 2024
- Game Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
- Location: Tropicana Field
- Run Line: Cubs -1.5 / Rays +1.5
- Moneyline: Cubs -105 / Rays -104
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 7.5 Runs (+105/-115)
Cubs -1.5 @ +165 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Cubs have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the Cubs have a probability of 37%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at +165.
Total Runs Over 7.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at +105.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher probability of the 7.5-run total going over, providing an edge of 0.9%.
Cubs vs. Rays Moneyline Odds
| Chicago Cubs | Tampa Bay Rays |
|---|---|
| -105 via BetMGM | -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook |
The Cubs are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 50% chance of coming out on top.
With both teams projected to have a 50% chance of winning, it's the moneyline odds for the Cubs that present the best value. BetMGM's -105 odds make this our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cubs vs. Rays
Here are the top MLB player props for Thursday's Cubs vs. Rays matchup.
Chicago Cubs Prediction - Justin Steele Under 5.5 Strikeouts (+124)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele Under 5.5 Strikeouts | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cubs is on Justin Steele to record under 5.5 strikeouts.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 61.4%, giving us an edge of 16.8% the +124 odds offered by FanDuel.
Tampa Bay Rays Prediction - Taj Bradley Under 6.5 Strikeouts (-140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley Under 6.5 Strikeouts | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -140 |
- Our best prop bet for the Rays is on Taj Bradley to have under 6.5 strikeouts.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 87.9%, giving us an edge of 29.5% on the -140 odds available at DraftKings.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cubs vs. Rays Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Cubs vs. Rays trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Mike Tauchman to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Tauchman to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +255 |
Mike Tauchman has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 17 appearances (29% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +255 (28% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Dansby Swanson to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +210 |
Dansby Swanson has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 10 appearances (40%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +210 (32%), also available at DraftKings.
Yan Gomes to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Gomes to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +210 |
Yan Gomes has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 14 games (29%). You can wager on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +260 (28%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Taj Bradley of the Rays to record under 6.5 strikeouts, with an edge of 29.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Cubs -1.5 to cover.
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