Cubs vs. Rays Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Cubs vs. Rays MLB game on April 7, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Cubs
Javier Assad 0-0, 0.00 ERA
9
2
Tropicana Field
Rays
Mason Englert 0-0, 12.00 ERA
Tropicana Field
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Cubs
0 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 9 16 0
Rays
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 6 1
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Cubs
    100%
  • Rays
    0%
Win Probability
Baseball infield diamond diagram
Last At Bat
Outs
Taylor Walls grounds out to shallow infield, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
Quick Box Score
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 N. Hoerner 2B4022010.5001.100
2 M. Busch 1B5000001.0000.000
3 A. Bregman 3B5130000.6001.400
4 P. Crow-Armstrong CF5331100.6001.800
5 M. Amaya C5000001.0000.000
6 M. Ballesteros DH4223100.5001.650
7 D. Swanson SS5220001.4001.000
8 M. Conforto LF3121020.6671.467
9 M. Shaw RF5021002.4001.000
Rays Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 Y. Díaz DH3100000.0000.250
2 J. Aranda 1B4021000.5001.250
3 R. Vilade RF2011000.5001.000
4 J. Caminero 3B3000012.0000.250
5 C. Simpson LF4020000.5001.000
6 C. Mullins CF3000011.0000.250
7 N. Fortes C4000000.0000.000
8 R. Palacios 2B3110011.3330.833
9 T. Walls SS4000001.0000.000

Cubs vs. Rays: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Cubs vs. Rays
  • Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Tropicana Field

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Rays favored at -1.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Cubs 48¢, Rays 51¢

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Cubs: 50%
  • Rays: 50%

Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Cubs a win probability of 50%, while the Rays have a win probability of 50%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Rays are more likely to beat the Cubs in the MLB game at Tropicana Field on Tuesday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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