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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Cubs
The Rays take on the Cubs on Monday, May 29th 2023 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (39-16) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-30)
- Date: Monday, May 29th 2023
- Time: 2:20 ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago
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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into their matchup with the Chicago Cubs, the Rays have a record of 39-16, good for 1st in the AL East. Through 23 road contests, the Rays come in with a mark of 13-10.
Having been favored in 87.3% of their games, Tampa Bay has an above .500 record against the runline at 32-23. The team has an over/under record of 34-18, with an average betting line of 8.
Tampa Bay pitcher Taj Bradley gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 3-1. Across 5 appearances, Taj Bradley has a combined ERA of 4.44. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .253. So far, Bradley has given up four home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .305. Bradley has a WHIP of 1.15, with four walks allowed.
On offense, Tampa Bay will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 1st in runs scored, averaging 6.1 runs per game. The Rays are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 1st at .273. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 101 home runs (1st). Up to this point, Tampa Bay has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 1st at .348.
Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago Cubs come into this road contest vs Tampa Bay with a below .500 record (22-30). In the NL Central division standings, the team ranks 5th. Chicago has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 13-15.
Chicago has been favored in 51.9% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 27-25. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 29-22.
Cubs starter Marcus Stroman comes into the game with a record of just 4-4. Leading up to the game, Marcus Stroman has an ERA of just 2.95. Currently, opponents are batting just .206 against the right-hander. So far, Stroman has given up five home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .266. With a total of 23 walks, Stroman has a WHIP of 1.09.
Chicago's offense comes into this game averaging 4.7 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Through 52 games, the Cubs have the 14th-ranked batting average at .255. So far, the team has put together a strong home-run hitting lineup ranking 10th in home runs, with a total of 65 deep shots. Chicago's overall OBP of .334 is good for 3rd in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Cubs
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Chicago, the Rays are the betting favorite at -128 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 56.14%. The MLB preditive model shows Tampa Bay having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take Tampa Bay on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays Moneyline
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