Rays vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Wednesday [5/31/2023]

The Chicago Cubs square off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, starting at 2:20PM ET.

Justin Steele (6-2, 2.77 ERA) will start for the Cubs, up against Zach Eflin (7-1, 3.17 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rays vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Rays vs. Cubs

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Rays-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rays a 52% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Rays vs. Cubs Odds [5/31]

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-140), Rays -1.5 (+126)
• Moneyline: Cubs +120, Rays -135
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-110)

The Cubs are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Rays, with -140 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +126.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +120. That means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Rays vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -140 via PointsBet (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +120 via BetMGM (3.0% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Cubs moneyline is the best option due to the 3.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Rays vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Rays are more likely to beat the Cubs in the MLB game on Wednesday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Rays having a 52% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Rays-Cubs game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Rays vs. Cubs on Wednesday May 31, 2023.

Rays vs. Cubs 2023

Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Rays at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Wednesday May 31, 2023
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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