The Rays will play the Cubs on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Best Rays at Cubs Odds
| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Tampa Bay Rays |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Tampa Bay Rays |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Rays are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Rays are -1.5 +120 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Cubs are +1.5 -145 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rays
Cubs
5/31/23 2:20pm EDT | -140+120 |
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 45.45%.
- Tampa Bay Rays bettors risk $100 to win $71.43 at -140 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Rays is 58.33%.
Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
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Rays
Cubs
First Team to Score
5/31/23 2:20pm EDT | -175+135Bet |
Rays
Cubs
To Extra Innings
5/31/23 2:20pm EDT | Yes +700No -1100Bet |
Rays
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/31/23 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
TAM at CUB 5/31/23 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o -1253.5 u -105Bet |
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Rays
Total Runs
TAM at CUB 5/31/23 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -115Bet |
Justin Steele
Strikeouts Thrown
TAM at CUB 5/31/23 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +105Bet |
Zach Eflin
Strikeouts Thrown
TAM at CUB 5/31/23 2:20pm EDT | 5.5 o +1205.5 u -160Bet |
Tampa Bay Rays & Chicago Cubs 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.
Tampa Bay Rays World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rays | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cubs | +2000 Bet |
Tampa Bay Rays & Chicago Cubs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| z - Tampa Bay Rays | 99 | 63 | 0.611 | +5.0 | 53-28 | 46-35 | 860 | 665 | +195 | W2 | 6-4 |
| e - Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | +21.0 | 45-36 | 38-43 | 819 | 723 | +96 | L1 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs 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, May 31st, 2023 at 2:20 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 Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs 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.
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