Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago Cubs predictions, Apr 07, 2026

Apr 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Tampa Bay Rays

Chicago Cubs

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As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare to face the Chicago Cubs on April 7, 2026, fans can look forward to an intriguing matchup. Both teams enter the game with identical recent form, having won 2 of their last 5 outings, which may indicate a tight contest on the horizon.

The Rays, playing at home, will look to leverage their strong home-field advantage, supported by bookmakers placing their odds at 1.75 for a victory. Their performance at Tropicana Field has historically been robust, and they have a solid lineup capable of exploiting pitching weaknesses. Offensively, the Rays tend to focus on a balance of power and speed, looking to create scoring opportunities through small-ball tactics when necessary.

Conversely, the Chicago Cubs, with odds at 2.16 for an away victory, will aim to disrupt the Rays’ rhythm. Their recent form suggests they are also capable of extracting wins through strong pitching and opportunistic hitting, which could prove pivotal in this matchup.

The betting model gives the Rays a 54.3% chance of winning, compared to the Cubs’ 45.7%. While the Rays are favored, both teams have the potential to seize the game, ensuring an engaging showdown. As always, in baseball, outcomes remain uncertain, and fans can expect a competitive atmosphere.

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Tampa Bay
55.2%		 Chi Cubs
44.8%

Outrights of MLB Chicago Cubs: 5.13% Tampa Bay Rays: 0.5%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.79 2.17
WilliamHill 1.71 2.15

Latest Results

05.04.26 Minnesota Twins – Tampa Bay Rays – 1:7
04.04.26 Minnesota Twins – Tampa Bay Rays – 1:7
03.04.26 Minnesota Twins – Tampa Bay Rays – 10:4
01.04.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Tampa Bay Rays – 8:2
31.03.26 Milwaukee Brewers – Tampa Bay Rays – 6:4		 05.04.26 Cleveland Guardians – Chicago Cubs – 6:5
05.04.26 Cleveland Guardians – Chicago Cubs – 6:5
03.04.26 Cleveland Guardians – Chicago Cubs – 2:5
01.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Los Angeles Angels – 6:2
31.03.26 Chicago Cubs – Los Angeles Angels – 0:2

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 2.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Recently, Tampa Bay has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 72:60. (average 3.8:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tampa Bay won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 20:11. (average 4:2.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.09.25 Chicago Cubs – Tampa Bay Rays – 4:3
    13.09.25 Chicago Cubs – Tampa Bay Rays – 4:5
    12.09.25 Chicago Cubs – Tampa Bay Rays – 6:4
    13.06.24 Tampa Bay Rays – Chicago Cubs – 3:2
    12.06.24 Tampa Bay Rays – Chicago Cubs – 3:4

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 New York Yankees 9 7 2 47:22 0.778
    2 Cleveland Guardians 10 6 4 32:36 0.600
    3 Houston Astros 10 6 4 70:55 0.600
    4 Los Angeles Angels 10 5 5 41:45 0.500
    5 Chicago White Sox 9 4 5 35:59 0.444
    6 Toronto Blue Jays 9 4 5 34:42 0.444
    7 Kansas City Royals 9 4 5 38:43 0.444
    8 Tampa Bay Rays 9 4 5 45:50 0.444
    9 Texas Rangers 9 4 5 36:36 0.444
    10 Detroit Tigers 9 4 5 42:35 0.444
    11 Seattle Mariners 10 4 6 37:34 0.400
    12 Baltimore Orioles 9 3 6 34:43 0.333
    13 Minnesota Twins 9 3 6 38:43 0.333
    14 Athletics 9 3 6 40:52 0.333
    15 Boston Red Sox 9 2 7 30:45 0.222

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Milwaukee Brewers 9 7 2 60:32 0.778
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 9 7 2 54:34 0.778
    3 Miami Marlins 9 6 3 49:41 0.667
    4 Cincinnati Reds 9 6 3 26:30 0.667
    5 Pittsburgh Pirates 9 6 3 45:34 0.667
    6 Atlanta Braves 10 6 4 49:22 0.600
    7 New York Mets 10 6 4 49:32 0.600
    8 Philadelphia Phillies 9 5 4 36:42 0.556
    9 St.Louis Cardinals 9 5 4 40:46 0.556
    10 Arizona Diamondbacks 10 5 5 35:52 0.500
    11 Chicago Cubs 9 4 5 37:34 0.444
    12 San Diego Padres 9 4 5 32:39 0.444
    13 Washington Nationals 9 3 6 55:59 0.333
    14 Colorado Rockies 9 3 6 30:34 0.333
    15 San Francisco Giants 10 3 7 26:51 0.300

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.35 (27.01%)

    2. Philadelphia Phillies: 9.48 (6.69%)

    3. New York Mets: 9.48 (6.69%)

    4. New York Yankees: 9.5 (6.68%)

    5. Seattle Mariners: 11 (5.77%)

    6. Chicago Cubs: 12.36 (5.13%)

    7. Atlanta Braves: 13 (4.88%)

    8. Toronto Blue Jays: 16 (3.96%)

    9. Milwaukee Brewers: 17.8 (3.56%)

    10. Detroit Tigers: 20 (3.17%)

    11. Boston Red Sox: 21 (3.02%)

    12. San Diego Padres: 23 (2.76%)

    13. Houston Astros: 26 (2.44%)

    14. Baltimore Orioles: 26 (2.44%)

    15. Texas Rangers: 26 (2.44%)

    16. Kansas City Royals: 31 (2.05%)

    17. Pittsburgh Pirates: 31.4 (2.02%)

    18. Cincinnati Reds: 33.6 (1.89%)

    19. San Francisco Giants: 37.4 (1.7%)

    20. Arizona Diamondbacks: 45 (1.41%)

    21. Cleveland Guardians: 67 (0.95%)

    22. Miami Marlins: 120.2 (0.53%)

    23. Tampa Bay Rays: 126 (0.5%)

    24. Athletics: 126 (0.5%)

    25. St.Louis Cardinals: 140.2 (0.45%)

    26. Minnesota Twins: 151 (0.42%)

    27. Washington Nationals: 180.2 (0.35%)

    28. Los Angeles Angels: 251 (0.25%)

    29. Colorado Rockies: 280.2 (0.23%)

    30. Chicago White Sox: 501 (0.13%)

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