The Cubs will play the Rays on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 6:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Cubs have a 94.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Tampa Bay Rays is 89.67.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 2-3 record as a visiting team, ranking them 4th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Tampa Bay Rays - The Tampa Bay Rays have a 1-1 record as a home team. They rank 5th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 8th (50) Overall, with the Tampa Bay Rays ranking 5th (53) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 11th (42) Overall for runs allowed. The Tampa Bay Rays stand 3rd (63) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs won their last game. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Chicago Cubs have a 5-6 Overall record (3.0 GB National Central Division), with the Tampa Bay Rays possessing a 5-6 Overall standing (3.0 GB American East Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr mateys! The Cubs be facing the Rays on Wednesday, April 8th...
Both teams be sportin' a sorry 5-6 record and 0.455 win percentage...
Ye can bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below!
Best Cubs at Rays Odds
| Underdog Tampa Bay Rays | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Tampa Bay Rays | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -105 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Tampa Bay Rays are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8 -115 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8 -105 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +163 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Tampa Bay Rays are +1.5 -180 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cubs
Rays
4/08/26 6:40pm EDT | -110-110 |
- Tampa Bay Rays bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Rays is 52.38%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 52.38%.
Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Cubs
Rays
First Team to Score
4/08/26 6:40pm EDT | -160+125Bet |
Cubs
Rays
Tie
1st Inning Winner
4/08/26 6:40pm EDT | +290+300-135Bet |
Cubs
Rays
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
4/08/26 6:40pm EDT | +140+140+290Bet |
Cubs
Rays
To Extra Innings
4/08/26 6:40pm EDT | Yes +725No -1200Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cubs
Rays
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/08/26 6:40pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at TAM 4/08/26 6:40pm EDT | 4.5 o +1154.5 u -150Bet |
Rays
Total Runs
CUB at TAM 4/08/26 6:40pm EDT | 3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Tampa Bay Rays Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +2000 Bet | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Rays | +6600 Bet | +10000 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Tampa Bay Rays Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | 11 | 8 | 0.579 | +4.0 | 4-2 | 7-6 | 92 | 96 | -4 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Chicago Cubs | 11 | 9 | 0.550 | +4.5 | 6-5 | 5-4 | 110 | 81 | +29 | W4 | 7-3 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 6:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other April 8, 2026 MLB Games
- San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates - 4/08/26 12:35pm EDT
- Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians - 4/08/26 1:10pm EDT
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Boston Red Sox - 4/08/26 1:35pm EDT
- Baltimore Orioles vs Chicago White Sox - 4/08/26 2:10pm EDT
- Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers - 4/08/26 2:35pm EDT
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays - 4/08/26 3:07pm EDT
- Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies - 4/08/26 3:10pm EDT
- Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants - 4/08/26 3:45pm EDT
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals - 4/08/26 4:05pm EDT
- Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels - 4/08/26 4:07pm EDT
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Mets - 4/08/26 4:10pm EDT
- Cincinnati Reds vs Miami Marlins - 4/08/26 6:40pm EDT
- Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees - 4/08/26 7:05pm EDT
- Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins - 4/08/26 7:40pm EDT