Cubs vs Rays Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

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The Tampa Bay Rays hope to clinch the series with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday as they host their second game back at the newly-reopened Tropicana Field.

Monday saw the Rays pick up an emotional 6-4 win, and the MLB odds indicate they’re expected to replicate that with Drew Rasmussen on the bump.

My Cubs vs. Rays predictions have MLB picks for the side and total for Tuesday, April 7.

Who will win Cubs vs Rays today: Rays moneyline (-128)

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Drew Rasmussen’s increased cutter usage is a key reason for his strong start. He’s picked up a whiff rate of 29.4% with the pitch, utilizing it 7% more than last season.

Tuesday he faces a Chicago Cubs lineup whose .340 xwOBAcon and .213 xBA are fourth-worst in the bigs.

Yandy Diaz is setting the table for the Tampa Bay Rays with a .395 xwOBA and a .489 OBP. As a team, they rank fifth in xBA and wOBA, and sixth in slugging.

They’ll score runs against Javier Assad, making his first start after posting a 4.86 xERA and 4.69 xFIP last season.

COVERS INTEL:Assad got crushed by LHH in 2025, allowing a .293/.339/.552 split and nine earned runs vs. 62 batters faced.

Cubs vs Rays Over/Under pick: Over 7.5 (-115)

Tampa Bay has consistently been going over the total this season, even when the opponent hasn’t been contributing.

Monday’s 6-4 win marked the eighth Over in 10 games to start the season and I expect that trend to continue. Assad will likely get punished by the top of the order, especially if Diaz gets on-base in front of Jonathan Aranda.

The Cubs bullpen has a 4.63 xFIP and 5.41 xERA. Tampa Bay has seen its pen far even worse, with a 4.94 xFIP and 6.08 xERA. Both rank in the bottom third, and late runs will push the total north of the number.

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Cubs vs Rays odds

Moneyline: Chicago +117 | Tampa Bay -122
Run line: Chicago +1.5 (-186) | Tampa Bay -1.5 (+170)
Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-108) | Under 7.5 (+104)

Cubs vs Rays trend

The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 26 away games (+13.15 Units / 42% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Cubs vs. Rays.

How to watch Cubs vs Rays and game info

Location	Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
Date	Tuesday, April 7, 2026
First pitch	6:40 p.m. ET
TV	Marquee, RAYS
Cubs starting pitcher	Javier Assad (2025: 4-1, 3.65 ERA)
Rays starting pitcher	Drew Rasmussen (0-0, 1.80 ERA)

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Confirmed Arsenal team v Sporting Club – Rice starts

Arsenal travel to Lisbon to face Sporting Club in the Champions League quarterfinal, with Mikel Arteta naming his starting eleven for the crucial encounter.

Sporting head into the fixture full of confidence following their emphatic 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt in their previous Champions League outing. That result completed a remarkable turnaround after they had suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, underlining their resilience and attacking quality. While Arsenal are widely regarded as a stronger side than the Norwegian team, their recent loss to Southampton in the FA Cup has given Sporting reason to believe they can compete.

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Arsenal’s European Form Under Scrutiny

In Europe, Arsenal have been highly impressive, remaining unbeaten throughout the competition and winning all but one of their matches so far. This consistency has established them as one of the standout teams in the tournament. However, their recent domestic form has raised concerns, and they will be determined to ensure that any dip does not carry over into their European performances.

Sporting, known for their ability to challenge top sides, will look to disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm and potentially bring an end to their unbeaten run. The Gunners, meanwhile, are focused on finishing the season strongly and achieving success on the continental stage.

A Test of Character in Lisbon

Arsenal enjoyed success the last time they visited Sporting, securing a convincing 5-1 victory in the Champions League last season. Despite that result, this encounter is expected to be far more demanding. Each match presents a new challenge, and recent form suggests that Arsenal cannot afford complacency.

The Champions League is a competition that leaves little room for error, and Arsenal must demonstrate its quality on the pitch. This fixture offers them an opportunity to respond to recent setbacks and reassert themselves as genuine contenders, but only if they rise to the challenge in Lisbon.

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Madrid se ha teñido de rojo este martes 7 de abril de 2026. Una impresionante marea de centenas de aficionados del Bayern de Múnich ha tomado las calles de la capital española, desplazándose en masa hacia el Santiago Bernabéu para el esperado choque de ida de los cuartos de final de la UEFA Champions League. Con cánticos ensordecedores y un ambiente festivo marcado por las palmas y el color carmesí de sus camisetas, la hinchada bávara ha dejado claro que su equipo no estará solo en una de las plazas más exigentes del fútbol mundial.

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Cubs vs Rays Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game