Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs 4/19/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Tampa Bay Rays are preparing to take on the Chicago Cubs in the second installment of a three-game series this Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

After completing a three-game interleague series with the Chicago White Sox the previous week, Tampa Bay heads for Wrigley Field to open a set with the Cubs.

The Rays blew off their first game in Milwaukee, garnering two points against the Cubs’ four. The loss pulled the team’s record down to 5-6 this season.

Leading the team was Ji Man Choi, with a batting average of .455 and an on-base percentage of .613. The first baseman also contributed seven runs batted in. On the other hand, shortstop Wander Franco delivered a total of 16 hits, while second baseman Brandon Lowe hammered three home runs for Tampa Bay.

As a team, the Rays have allowed 44 runs over 85 hits on a .251 team batting average, to go along with an OBP of .317. Moreover, Tampa Bay has had 100 strikeouts, with a 3.64 earned run average and a WHIP of 1.18.

In this Tuesday night’s matchup, Josh Fleming will have the start for the Rays. The 25-year old has thrown for 6.2 innings and boasts an ERA of 4.05, along with a 1-1 mark.

The Tampa Bay Rays are at 1-4 SU in five of their previous matches
Tampa Bay are at 3-2 in five of their previous matches played against the spread
The Rays are at 3-0 in three of their road games

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Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs Predictions 4/19/2022

On the Chicago Cubs’ end, the team just closed out a set with the Colorado Rockies before meeting with Tampa Bay, claiming two out of four.

Last Monday, the Cubs welcomed the Rays to their home stadium and were able to pick up a win. This improved their 2022-23 season record to 6-4 and are currently ranked first in the National League Central Division.

Seiya Suzuki took the reins for the Cubs, delivering 10 hits on an average of .400. The right fielder also posted an OBP of .543, to go along with 11 runs batted in and four home runs overall.

Chicago gained a total of 44 runs over 85 hits on a batting average of .281 and a .364 OBP. Furthermore, the team allowed 74 strikeouts on an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.35.

For this Tuesday’s showdown, Justin Steele will head for the mound as the Cubs’ starting pitcher. The southpaw threw for 9.1 innings and bears a 1.93 ERA with a 1-0 record.

The Chicago Cubs are at 2-3 SU in five of their previous matches
Chicago are at 2-4 in six of their previous game splayed on the road against the spread
The total went OVER in two of the Cub’s five previous matches

Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs. The MLB pick is the Chicago Cubs at +105. The Cubs’ starter Justin Steele bears a 1-0 mark after a strong start. Meanwhile, Seiya Suzuki also made a name for himself since joining the league.

On the other hand, Tampa Bay managed to pick up just a single victory of their last six road games, in comparison to Chicago’s four of their last five.

Moreover, the Cubs were able to grab eight wins out of nine against a team in the American League East Division. Final Score Prediction, the Chicago Cubs win by 5-2.

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