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MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs (April 7, 2026)

The Chicago Cubs (4-6) face the Tampa Bay Rays (5-5) at Tropicana Field on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Javier Assad is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Drew Rasmussen is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -136, while the Cubs are at +113. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.

  • The Cubs (-181) have a 3-7 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (+149) hold a record of 5-5.
  • The Cubs have a 5-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total runs line and five have gone under). The Rays have a 7-2-1 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Cubs are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging +1.0 more at 5.1 runs (6th).
  • In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.0 runs per game this season (12th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 5.4 runs (24th).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rays are at an impressive .266 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting an underwhelming .199 (28th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 11 (T7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 10 (T10th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 39 RBIs to rank T17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 47 RBIs to rank T7th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Rays have an earned run average of 4.64 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.72 (12th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 80 this season, ranking T20th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank T22nd for total strikeouts, recording 79.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .211 against the Rays this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .218 (11th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral
    Cubs 1-1-8 1-1-4 0-0-4 1-1-7 0-0-1 0-0-0 1-1-8
    Rays 3-1-6 0-0-1 3-1-5 1-1-5 2-0-1 0-0-0 3-1-6

Lead After Three Innings

The Cubs are +105 to lead after three innings, while the Rays are -135.

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral
    Cubs 6-2-2 4-1-1 2-1-1 6-1-2 0-1-0 0-0-0 6-2-2
    Rays 6-3-1 1-0-0 5-3-1 4-3-0 2-0-1 0-0-0 6-3-1

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.

  • The NRFI is 8-2 in Cubs games this season. The Rays have a 6-4 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Rays recorded a 6-4 victory over the Cubs at Tropicana Field yesterday. Chandler Simpson led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.