MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs 5/31/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Chicago Cubs are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 14:20 ET in the third game of this series.
The Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games, while the Rays are 4-2 in their last 6.
The Cubs have a 23-30 record so far this season, 14-15 at home and 28-24-1 in over/under. They are sitting on the second to last place of the NL Central Division.
Patrick Wisdom leads the team in home runs this season with 14, while Mike Tauchman leads the team in batting average with .308.
The Cubs average 4.66 runs offensively while allowing 4.57 runs per game defensively. They have a .255 hitting percentage and average 1.18 home runs per game.
On the mound for the Cubs today will be the leftie Justin Steele who has a 6-2 record, 2.77 ERA and 1.11 WHIP.
Cubs Betting Trends:
- Over is 4-0-1 in Steeles last 5 interleague starts.
- Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Cubs are 0-6 in their last 6 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
- Cubs are 0-8 in their last 8 home games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
- Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
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MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs Predictions 5/31/2023
The Rays have a 39-17 record so far this season, 13-11 on the road and 34-19-3 in over/under. They are sitting on the second to last place of the AL Central Division.
Yandy Diaz leads the team both in home runs this season with 12 and in batting average with .320.
The Rays average 6.07 runs offensively while allowing 3.91 runs per game defensively. They have a .270 hitting percentage and average 1.83 home runs per game.
On the mound for the Rays today will be the rightie Zach Eflin who has a 7-1 record, 3.17 ERA and 1.02 WHIP.
Rays Betting Trends:
- Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
- Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
- Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
- Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 road games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
In their previous meeting on Monday, the Cubs won at home with 1-0 score.
Head-to-Head Betting Trends:
- Rays are 2-0 in their last 2 meetings in Chicago.
- Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Chicago.
Prediction:
Both pitchers have been pretty solid this season so expect another low scoring game and take the under the total in this one.
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MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs 5/31/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
Time: 14:20 ET
Location: Wrigley Field in Chicago
Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
TV: –
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs TBA
MLB Totals: +TBA