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6/12/24 18:50
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Prediction:

 

Over 3.5 Runs By Chicago Cubs

 

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One of the most even MLB games to be disputed next Wednesday, June 12th, corresponds to the second game of the series between Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs, teams that are handling an interesting Inter-League series were Tampa Bay took advantage after the first game, so the Cubs are forced to show a better performance to avoid getting away from the Wild Card spots in the National League.

When looking at Tampa Bay Rays’ performance, this team was able to cut off with a streak of 4 losses in a row after defeating Chicago Cubs on Game 1 (5-2), however they still are the worst defensive from the AL East Division with 322 conceded runs, so there aren’t any guarantees that they could manage to have a streak of consecutive victories.

On Chicago Cubs’ side, they also have won only 1 of their last 5 disputed matches and it wasn’t against a very competitive team as Cincinnati Reds. Additionally, they’re the worst defensive from the NL Central Division with 303 conceded runs so far this season, being important to remark that Hector Neris allowed 4 runs on Game 1.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
15 Chicago Cubs
0.512 162 83 79
20 Tampa Bay Rays
0.494 162 80 82

Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs Latest Matches

Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Latest matches
L W L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Jun 10, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
2 :  5
Baltimore Orioles

Jun 9, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
2 :  9
Baltimore Orioles

Jun 8, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
0 :  5
Baltimore Orioles

Jun 1, 2024 - MLB

Baltimore Orioles
9 :  5
Tampa Bay Rays

May 29, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
4 :  3
Athletics

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
1 :  8
Kansas City Royals
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Jun 10, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
2 :  5
Baltimore Orioles

Jun 9, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
2 :  9
Baltimore Orioles

Jun 8, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
0 :  5
Baltimore Orioles

May 29, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
4 :  3
Athletics

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
1 :  8
Kansas City Royals

May 21, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
2 :  5
Boston Red Sox
L W L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jun 1, 2024 - MLB

Baltimore Orioles
9 :  5
Tampa Bay Rays

May 19, 2024 - MLB

Toronto Blue Jays
5 :  2
Tampa Bay Rays

May 15, 2024 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
3 :  4
Tampa Bay Rays

May 14, 2024 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
5 :  4
Tampa Bay Rays

May 13, 2024 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
3 :  5
Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 27, 2024 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
8 :  7
Tampa Bay Rays
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Latest matches
L W W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jun 7, 2024 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
3 :  2
Chicago Cubs

Jun 5, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
7 :  6
Chicago White Sox

Jun 4, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
7 :  6
Chicago White Sox

Jun 1, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
7 :  5
Cincinnati Reds

May 28, 2024 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
3 :  6
Chicago Cubs

May 26, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  3
Chicago Cubs
W L L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jun 5, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
7 :  6
Chicago White Sox

Jun 4, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
7 :  6
Chicago White Sox

Jun 1, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
7 :  5
Cincinnati Reds

May 23, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
0 :  3
Atlanta Braves

May 19, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
2 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

May 18, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
1 :  0
Pittsburgh Pirates
W W L L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jun 7, 2024 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
3 :  2
Chicago Cubs

May 28, 2024 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
3 :  6
Chicago Cubs

May 26, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  3
Chicago Cubs

May 14, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
7 :  0
Chicago Cubs

May 12, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  5
Chicago Cubs

May 10, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
2 :  7
Chicago Cubs

Tampa Bay Rays - Chicago Cubs Key Points

  1. Tampa Bay Rays at home have a 18W-22L record, but even when they’re the second-best offensive from the AL East Division with 150 scored runs, they’re the worst defensive with 194 conceded runs.
  2. Chicago Cubs on the road have a 14W-22L record, negatively remarking as the worst defensive from the NL Central Division with 182 conceded runs.
  3. Tampa Bay Rays at home in direct MLB matches against Chicago Cubs, accumulate a streak of 2 victories in a row, in which they scored 5 or more runs per game.
  4. Chicago Cubs in face-to-face on the road MLB matches against Tampa Bay Rays, haven’t scored more than 3 runs per game since June 2008 (5-4).

Our Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs Prediction

To conclude, this match is going to be a great test for Tampa Bay Rays, that most likely are going to have Aaron Civale as their opener, who has a 1.40 WHIP ratio during his last 7 games, but that has allowed 23 runs in 35 innings played, so the pick for Tampa Bay Rays – Chicago Cubs is: Over 3.5 Runs by Chicago Cubs!

Prediction:

 

Over 3.5 Runs By Chicago Cubs

 

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