Predictions for Rays vs. Cubs: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – June 12
Wednesday’s contest that pits the Tampa Bay Rays (32-35) against the Chicago Cubs (32-35) at Tropicana Field has a good chance to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-5 in favor of the Rays. Game time is at 6:50 PM ET on June 12.
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Rays vs. Cubs Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:50 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Rays vs. Cubs Predictions
- Score Prediction: Rays 6, Cubs 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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Rays vs. Cubs Betting Lines
Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
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Rays | -112 | -108 | 8 | -115 | -105 |
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Rays Betting Insights
- Tampa Bay has been the favorite in 40 games this season, and has come away with the win 22 times (55%) in those contests.
- This year, the Rays have won 22 of 40 games when listed as at least -112 or better on the moneyline.
- Tampa Bay and its opponents have gone over in 34 of 67 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Rays went 6-1 over the seven games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
- In its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Tampa Bay combined with its opponents to go over the total seven times.
Cubs Betting Insights
- Chicago has been the underdog on the moneyline 37 total times this season. It has finished 16-21 in those games.
- In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -108 or longer, the Cubs have a 15-21 record (winning 41.7% of their games).
- In the 67 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for Chicago, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 30 times (30-34-3).
- The Cubs have played as underdogs in seven of their past 15 games and won one of those contests.
- Chicago and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times in its past 15 games with a total.
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Rays vs. Cubs Probable Pitchers
Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale
- The 29-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with a 5.51 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .270.
- Aaron Civale’s team is 4-3 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
- Civale’s team has won four of his 13 starts this season.
- Out of Civale’s 13 starts with a total this season, eight have hit the over.
Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
- In 13 games this season, the 26-year-old has a 2.74 ERA and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .220 to opposing hitters.
- The Cubs have been the underdog on the moneyline in 10 of Assad’s starts this season, and they went 6-4 in those games.
- Assad’s team has compiled a 7-6 record over his 13 starts.
- Assad’s starts went over the run total five times in 13 games with a set total this season.
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Rays’ 2024 Performance
Split | Record |
---|---|
Overall | 32-35 |
Home | 18-22 |
Road | 14-13 |
One-Run Games | 12-4 |
Scoring 5+ Runs | 20-5 |
Cubs’ 2024 Performance
Split | Record |
---|---|
Overall | 32-35 |
Home | 18-13 |
Road | 14-22 |
One-Run Games | 12-14 |
Scoring 5+ Runs | 21-6 |
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