
Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction: Can Zach Eflin, Rays Stop Skid at Home Against Cubs?
Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction: Can Zach Eflin, Rays Stop Skid at Home Against Cubs?
The Rays just got swept by the Orioles at home in their last series. If that isn’t a wake-up call, I don’t know what is. At this point, the Rays need to get going soon, or there’s going to be too much ground to cover in the AL Wildcard race at the end of the season. With a matchup against a struggling veteran on Tuesday, will the Rays bounce back after getting swept at home?
Cubs vs. Rays DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 11, 2024
- Start Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
Jameson Taillon has been a consistent, serviceable veteran for the past couple of seasons. He’s struggled to get going for the Cubs this season, though. It doesn’t help that the Cubs offense has slowed down significantly since the beginning of the season, but Taillon’s recent struggles aren’t a great sign for him or the Cubs…
Zack Eflin has worse numbers than Taillon on the season, and will be facing him in the first game of tonight’s series, but I want to buy-low on the 30-year-old veteran as he looks to make his second start back from injury. He looked good against the Marlins last week, and I feel confident he will be able to silence the Cubs bats at home on Tuesday night.
I was shocked to see the Rays open up as favorites in this spot after losing their last four games. What’s even crazier is the steam they are catching on the moneyline in this matchup tonight. The Rays are now (-140) on the moneyline after getting swept by the Orioles at home. The Cubs haven’t played great recently either, but they are at least coming off a win. Seeing the Rays moneyline odds move to (-140) tells me their losing streak ends tonight…
If the total was any higher, I’d be worried about backing the Rays in this spot. The low total tells me we’re getting a gem out of Eflin tonight in his first start back from injury for the Rays. If he was going to get shelled, the total would at least be sitting at o/u 8. Oddsmakers know what they are doing with this low total, and as the Rays continue to catch more and more steam, my confidence only continues to grow. Fade the Cubs struggling offense and veteran starter on Tuesday, and buy-low on the Rays and Zach Eflin. I’ll meet you at the cash counter after his best outing of the season.
Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays Pick
Pick: TB ML (-140) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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