Cubs vs. Rays Game Preview: Live MLB Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Apr 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM EST•Next update in: 1 minute from now

Cubs vs. Rays preview (Apr 7). Updated every 15 minutes with current odds (Rays -134), Ian Happ props & pitching matchup: Javier Assad vs. Drew Rasmussen (probable).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	FanDuel Sportsbook
Primary Prediction:	Cubs +1.5
Key Player Prop:	Ian Happ Over 0.5 RBIs
Probable Pitchers:	Javier Assad (RHP; 0.00 ERA) vs. Drew Rasmussen (RHP; 1.80 ERA)

Chicago Cubs

4-6

Apr 76:40 PM

RAYS

Tampa Bay Rays

5-5

Tampa Bay Rays

5-5

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Cubs win by

0.8 Runs

CHANCE TO WIN

58%

42%

Model Picks

Cubs

Cubs +1.5

Cubs

Cubs +116

Total

Total O 7.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Cubs INJURIES

Cade Horton

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.

Jordan Wicks

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.

Tyler Austin

D60

The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.

Justin Steele

D60

The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.

Seiya Suzuki

D10

The Chicago Cubs placed OF Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain.

Porter Hodge

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain.

Matthew Boyd

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list with a left bicep strain.

Shelby Miller

D60

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

Rays INJURIES

Edwin Uceta

D15

The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Edwin Uceta on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.

Manuel Rodríguez

D60

The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Manuel Rodríguez on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.

Steven Wilson

D60

The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Steven Wilson on the 60-day injured list with lumbar disc inflammation.

Ryan Pepiot

D15

The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Ryan Pepiot on the 15-day injured list with right hip inflammation

Garrett Cleavinger

D15

The Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-day injured list due to right calf tightness.

Gavin Lux

D10

The Tampa Bay Rays placed OF Gavin Lux on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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CHC

04/07 ·6:40 PM

Ian Happ

RBIs

o0.5

CHC

04/07 ·6:40 PM

Drew Rasmussen

u4.5

CHC

04/07 ·6:40 PM

Miguel Amaya

Runs

o0.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and run line for Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays?

The Tampa Bay Rays are favored by 1.5 runs on the run line (-1.5), while the Chicago Cubs are underdogs +1.5 runs. The moneyline is Chicago Cubs +116 and Tampa Bay Rays -134. The over/under is set at 7.5 runs.

Who is projected to win Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Chicago Cubs to win by 0.8 runs. Win probability is 58% for the Chicago Cubs and 42% for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Who are the probable starting pitchers for Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays?

For this matchup, Chicago Cubs is expected to start Javier Assad (RHP; 0.00 ERA), while Tampa Bay Rays will likely go with Drew Rasmussen (RHP; 1.80 ERA). Pitching matchups can change due to injuries, rest days, or strategic decisions.

What are the best bets for Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays (run line, moneyline, total)?

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Cubs +116. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays?

Top player props include Ian Happ Over 0.5 RBIs, Drew Rasmussen Under 4.5 Ks, Miguel Amaya Over 0.5 Runs. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.