The Chicago Cubs (32-34) visit the Tampa Bay Rays (31-35) on Tuesday. First pitch from Tropicana Field is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Cubs won 2 of 3 in 2023
The Cubs snapped a 3-game losing streak on Sunday with a 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds to cover as -128 road favorites. LF Ian Happ'led the way on offense with 3 RBIs in the 1st inning, while LHP Shota Imanaga'allowed 2 ER in 6 2/3 innings to pick up his 6th win.
The Rays have lost 4 games in a row after falling 5-2 against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday and failing to cover as +117 home underdogs. C Alex Jackson'had the team’s 2 RBIs on a HR while RHP Ryan Pepiot'allowed 4 ER in 6 IP to take the loss.